Stairway to Springer - Amicalola Falls

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Stairway to Springer - Amicalola Falls

The Basics:

Event Type:

Hike

Event Location:

Amicalola Falls State Park

Hike: Stairway to Springer - Amicalola Falls

Date(s) & Time:

Sun, Apr 19 2026 8:30 am >> Sun, Apr 19 2026 4:30 pm (Carpool Departure: 7:30 am *log in for location*)

Registration Opens:

Sun, Apr 12 2026 5:25 pm

Registration Cut Off:

Fri, Apr 17 2026 6:00 pm

Event Duration:

8 Hours

Difficulty Rating:

D6: Advanced

Distance:

18 Miles

Pace:

Moderate

Trip Leader(s):

Deema

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Member Cost:

None

Participant Info:

Who's Invited:

Members Only, 21 And Older Only

Maximum Group Size:

Minimum Group Size:

Number Registered So Far:

2 / 0 (To see who's signed up, log in to the Member Area)

Are Dogs Permitted:

Itinerary:

HIKE IS UPDATE TO AVOID EAST RIDGE TRAIL, CURRENTLY CLOSED FOR MAINTENANCE.

We will meet at the parking lot across the street from visitor center, and take the Creek Trail up to the 604 steps climb alongside the waterfall.

Then we will take the Approach Trail (all of it) passing by Frosty Mountain and Nimblewill Gap on our way to Springer Mountain, the official start of the AT.

Our trip out from the visitor center is about 9 miles, 3200ft elevation gain.

The hike back from Springer will be also 9 miles with only 1200ft elevation gain.

Total elevation gain is around 4400 ft.

We will have lunch by this tree on top of Springer then retrace our steps back.

There will be several scenic overlooks along the hike, where we can take a minute and enjoy the surroundings.

If your AOC profile doesn’t list any recent qualifying events, your name will be added to the waitlist. If you could share records of recent qualifying hikes you’ve completed outside the AOC, I’d be glad to take another look.

Required Items to Bring:

Parking fee or Georgia State Parks pass

Plenty of water

Lunch / Snack

More food for the ride back

A smile and Peppy Step

Recommended Items to Bring:
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How to Get There:

Event Directions:

Google Map Link to the parking lot across the street from Visitor Center: https://maps.app.goo.gl/SRLu4M2h5pMqHM2a6

Carpool to Event Distance (round trip):

90Mile(s)

Carpool Departure Time:

7:30 am

Carpool Location:

Carpool Directions:

Carpool Cost:

Estimated cost per vehicle for this event is $36.00 using a reimbursement rate guideline of $0.400 per mile. The total amount should be divided by the number of people in the vehicle, including the driver. This is a guideline, not a rule, for drivers but the cost should not be higher unless there are extenuating circumstances.

Notes:

* We encourage all members to follow our Etiquette Guidelines while participating in AOC events.

Cancellation/Partial Attendance: Please review the AOC cancellation policy.

Registration for this event opens at 4/12/2026 5:25:00 PM