Early Morning Amicalola Falls Hike (Intermediate to Advanced Hikers)

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Early Morning Amicalola Falls Hike (Intermediate to Advanced Hikers)

The Basics:

Event Type:

Hike

Event Location:

Amicalola State Park

Date(s) & Time:

Sun, Apr 1 2012 7:30 am >> Sun, Apr 1 2012 4:00 pm (Carpool Departure: 7:30 am *log in for location*)

Registration Opens:

Wed, Mar 28 2012 10:00 am

Registration Cut Off:

Sat, Mar 31 2012 10:00 pm

Event Duration:

Per Itinerary

Difficulty Rating:

D4: Moderate to Difficult

Distance:

10 Miles

Pace:

Moderate

Trip Leader(s):

Jimmy
Kelly

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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:

16 / 0 (To see who's signed up, log in to the Member Area)

Are Dogs Permitted:

Itinerary:

This is a hike for intermediate to advanced hikers, and a great event for those who want to get back to Atlanta earlier than on most out of town hikes. We will skip the steps and begin at the trailhead above the falls. We will hike the AT Approach trail for 4 miles and then turn onto the Len Foote Trail. We will stop for a short break and to eat a snack/lunch at the Len Foote Hike Inn. We will return by completing the loop via the Len Foote trail. We should be back in Atlanta by mid to late afternoon.

We will maintain a steady pace with very limited rest breaks, except to enjoy our lunch and a beverage at the Len Foote Inn. The hike will exceed 10 miles with above-average elevation gains. While the pace will be steady, it will not be a race, and we expect anyone who wants to hike ahead of the group to stop at all intersections. Therefore, this hike may not appeal to those seeking to hike at very fast speeds. By the same token, you should be able to hike 10 miles comfortably at an average speed with only a few breaks.

Afterward, for those interested, we will optionally view the falls from the top and then drive down to the bottom and view the falls and/or take pictures there before we leave the park.

Although there is no current plans to eat after the hike, the trip leader can be easily "arm-twisted" to eat -- maybe when we get back to the carpool location. :)

Thanks to Clay White for letting us use many parts of this writeup. :)

Required Items to Bring:
Good hiking shoes
Clothing appropriate for weather conditions
Lunch and snacks
Plenty of fluid for adequate hydration

Recommended Items to Bring:
Use our Event Checklists to make sure you have everything you need.
Poles for those who prefer them
Camera

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:

7:30 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 as snacks for day hikers. Please remember to bring enough money to tip appropriately if you choose to take advantage of this courtesy.

However, you can not count on there be any food there when we arrive so your trip leaders highly recommend you bring a lunch also. :)

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

Cost Includes:

$5.00 State Park Fee unless you have an annual park pass.

Cancellation/Partial Attendance: Please review the AOC cancellation policy.
*Note: At the time of this posting, the weather report is good. We will cancel on a case by case basis for terrible weather.