Spots still available! Top of Amicalola Falls Trail to the Hike Inn and back

We will meet at the Amicalola Falls State Park Upper Falls parking lot. We will proceed up the Hike Inn Trail to the Hike Inn (about 5 miles). We will stop at the Inn for a snack/lunch break for 20 minutes (there is usually ice water or ice tea in the kitchen and possibly a leftover dessert), then head back down the Hike Inn Trail. There are restrooms at the Visitor Center, Top of the Falls and the Hike Inn. 

There will not be a carpool for this hike. 

The pace will be moderate (about 2.5 miles/hour).The elevation gain (about 1900 feet), pace, and distance (10 miles) give this hike a difficulty rating of D4. If you don't have recent D4 experience, this is not a suitable event for you.  We will stay together during the hike. 

The Hike Inn Trail will take 2 hours each way; therefore, the estimated total time will be 4.5 hours (hike 4 hours; breaks 0.5 hours). 

Please park at the upper falls parking area at Amicalola Falls State Park. After passing thorugh the gate to Amicalola Falls State Park, take a left turn at the Visitor Center to drive to the top of the falls.  There are restrooms at the Visitor Center and at the top of the falls. 

The falls make up the tallest waterfall in Georgia (729 feet high). Here is link to information about the AF and the stairs: https://wanderingthegap.com/2022/01/16/conquering-600-stairs-at-amicalola-falls/ 

The address for the park entrance is 418 Amicalola Falls State Park Rd, Dawsonville, Georgia 30534. See the top of this event description for GPS coordinates and a map link. Allow extra time if you're not sure where we're meeting. There is a $5 park entrance. 

There is a $5 entrance fee per vehicle at Amicalola Falls State Park if you don't have a Georgia state park pass. The Hike Inn usually offers complimentary drinks (and leftover dessert) to day hikers. The staff accepts tips in exchange for their hospitality. We will plan to eat our lunch outside.

I will be watching the weather and will cancel the hike if thunderstorms are in the forecast.  We'll have a 20 min break at the Hike Inn. I also allowed for 2 short 5 minute breaks if needed. 

If you are unable to do the hike, please cancel as soon as possible. If you have to cancel after the registration window closes or if you have questions, please call Alice at 706-877-2882.