Hike Off the Holiday Ham at Amicalola Falls!

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Hike Off the Holiday Ham at Amicalola Falls!

The Basics:

Event Type:

Hike

Event Location:

Amicalola State Park, Dawsonville, GA

Hike: Hike Off the Holiday Ham at Amicalola Falls!

Date(s) & Time:

Fri, Dec 30 2011 8:30 am >> Fri, Dec 30 2011 4:30 pm (Carpool Departure: 8:30 am *log in for location*)

Registration Opens:

Sun, Dec 25 2011 10:00 am

Registration Cut Off:

Fri, Dec 30 2011 7:00 am

Event Duration:

Per Itinerary - approx 6 to 8 hours

Difficulty Rating:

D5: Difficult

Distance:

12 Miles

Pace:

Fast

Trip Leader(s):

Hope

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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:

9 / 0 (To see who's signed up, log in to the Member Area)

Are Dogs Permitted:

Itinerary:

This is a fitness hike for intermediate to advanced hikers. Beginning at the Amicalola State Park visitor center, we will hike the base of the falls trail (including 604 step staircase the "first mile"), and then hike the AT Approach trail. We will turn onto the Len Foote Trail and hike a mile to Len Foote Hike Inn, where we will stop for a break and to eat a snack/lunch. We will return back on the AT Approach trail, and back down to the visitor's center. Total hiking distance is about 12-13 miles.

I have listed this as a fitness hike because we will maintain a steady pace with very limited rest breaks, except to enjoy our lunch and a beverage at the Len Foote Inn. Also, the hike will exceed 10 miles with above-average elevation gains. The pace will be moderate to fast. Fast hikers may go ahead of the group but will be expected to wait at all trail splits for the rest of the group to catch up.

This hike is for those in very good physical condition and with experience on D5 events. The trip leaders reserve the right to remove any person who might not have the appropriate experience to attend this hike.

After the hike, we plan to stop to eat somewhere (probably Dawsonville or the park's Maple restaurant at the lodge). If you need to get back to Atlanta early on this day, please take that into consideration and drive separately or carpool with others who wish to skip dinner and return to Atlanta at an earlier time.

Amicalola Falls

Required Items to Bring:

Good hiking shoes

Clothing appropriate for weather conditions

Lunch and snacks

Sufficient water - 2 liters recommended

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

Poles for those who prefer them.

Change of clothes/shoes for ride back

Camera

Tip for the Hike Inn staff (see additional notes below)

How to Get There:

Event Directions:

Directions will be distributed at the carpool location.

Carpool to Event Distance (round trip):

104Mile(s)

Carpool Departure Time:

8:30 am

Carpool Location:

Carpool Directions:

Carpool Cost:

Estimated cost per vehicle for this event is $41.60 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:

The Len Foote Inn often graciously provides coffee, tea, fruit and leftovers (if available) as snacks for day hikers. Please remember to bring enough money to tip appropriately if you choose to take advantage of this courtesy.

There is a $5.00 State Park Fee to park unless you have an annual park pass.

At the time of this posting, the weather report is good. I will cancel only if rain appears imminent and it is cold.

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

Cost Includes:

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