A Real D5, Just Not a Mean One - Amicalola

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A Real D5, Just Not a Mean One - Amicalola

The Basics:

Event Type:

Hike

Event Location:

Amicalola Falls State Park

Hike: A Real D5, Just Not a Mean One - Amicalola

Date(s) & Time:

Sun, Oct 25 2026 9:00 am >> Sun, Oct 25 2026 2:30 pm (Carpool Departure: 7:40 am *log in for location*)

Registration Opens:

Sun, Oct 18 2026 7:15 pm

Registration Cut Off:

Sat, Oct 24 2026 3:00 pm

Event Duration:

5 Hours 30 Minutes

Difficulty Rating:

D5: Difficult

Distance:

11.5 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:

1 / 0 (To see who's signed up, log in to the Member Area)

Are Dogs Permitted:

Itinerary:

We will start at the parking lot above the waterfall, take the Approach Trail to Frosty Mountain, continue to Nimblewill Gap, AKA the service road, AKA the plane crash site. We will turn around and retrace our steps only for 0.6 miles to get on the connecting trail to Len Foote Hike Inn for lunch break.

Our break comes after we complete 6.5 miles/almost 1900ft elevation gain.

On the way back after lunch, we will take the Hike Inn Trail, which is well-maintained and meanders through bridges and passes. There will be several scenic overlooks along the hike, so we can stop and enjoy the surroundings.

Len Foote Inn is a unique backcountry eco-lodge, take a few minutes to look into the concept on their website https://hike-inn.com/education.

It MIGHT be possible for us to buy their famous dessert, but don't hold it against me if there wasn't any.

The hike total elevation gain is almost 2600 feet, we will maintain a moderate average pace of 2.7mph, a tad slower on the uphill and faster going down.

Required Items to Bring:

$10 parking fee or Georgia State Parks pass

Water

Lunch / Snack

A smile and Peppy Step

Recommended Items to Bring:
Use our Event Checklists to make sure you have everything you need.

Cash Cash for Hike Inn tips if you plans to have a drink or dessert there.

Cash for the carpool, unless you are setup with Venmo/Zelle

How to Get There:

Event Directions:

The park address is 418 Amicalola Falls Road, Dawsonville, GA 30534.

Trailhead location: https://maps.app.goo.gl/T6DLoEEPDGBBSYDE8

Carpool to Event Distance (round trip):

90Mile(s)

Carpool Departure Time:

7:40 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 10/18/2026 7:15:00 PM