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Top of the Falls/Amicalola Lodge to Owens Overlook




The Basics:
Event Type:Hike
Event Location: Amicalola Falls State Park   Hike: Top of the Falls/Amicalola Lodge to Owens Overlook   National Weather Service Forecast
Date(s) & Time:Fri, May 29 2026  7:30 am >> Fri, May 29 2026 3:30 pm
Registration Opens: Fri, May 22 2026 6:35 pm
Registration Cut Off: Thu, May 28 2026 6:00 pm
Event Duration:8 Hours
Difficulty Rating:D6: Advanced
Distance:18 Miles
Pace:Moderate
Trip Leader(s):
Ann
Ralph Howard
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Member Cost:None

Participant Info:
Who's Invited: Members Only, 21 And Older Only
Maximum Group Size:8
Minimum Group Size:2
Number Registered So Far: 2 / 0 (To see who's signed up, log in to the Member Area)
Are Dogs Permitted: No

Itinerary:

An iconic D6, starting at the top of the falls and taking the approach trail over Frosty to Springer, then onto the intersection with the BMT and to Owens Overlook.

We will have lunch at the Overlook and retrace our step.

We are not taking the route to Len Foote but going back the way we came.

This is a difficult hike and we will be maintaining an average overall pace of 2.6 mph (high-moderate pace). Recent, high D5 or D6 experience is required to join the fun. Stops will be quick for water and snacks and a longer lunch stop on the overlook.  

Thanks Pam M. for letting me (mostly) copy your event.

 

 


Required Items to Bring:

Lunch/snacks

Water, water and more water. Electrolyte drinks help too. 

State Park pass or pay $10.00 parking fee.

Recommended Items to Bring:
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Sunscreen and hat

Hikng poles

Electrolytes


How to Get There:
Event Directions:

Parking at Amicalola Lodge:  https://www.google.com/maps/@34.565357,-84.2452859,518m/data=!3m1!1e3!5m2!1e4!1e1?entry=ttu&g_ep=EgoyMDI2MDUwNi4wIKXMDSoASAFQAw%3D%3D

 

There is a $10 fee to enter the park. Bring state pass. The park shop/office will not be open at 8am. 


Notes:

No carpool.


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Cancellation/Partial Attendance:   Please review the AOC cancellation policy.
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Registration for this event opens at 5/22/2026 6:35:00 PM