Amicalola Falls - AT approach - Hike Inn loop

Let's enjoy a winter hike at Amicalola Falls!  We'll meet at the Mansell Road Park & Ride at 8:30 am to drive up to one of our favorite state parks, stopping in the visitor's center to register. Beginning at the trailhead above the falls, we will hike the Appalacian Trail Approach trail. We will then turn onto the Len Foote Trail and hike about a mile to Len Foote Hike Inn, where we will stop for a break and to eat lunch (BYOL). We will return by completing the loop via the Len Foote trail.

The hike is approximately 11 miles and has about 2,300 feet of elevation gain. We will move at a moderate hiking speed with only a few rest breaks. You have to be in shape to do this hike, and the trip leaders reserve the right to remove anyone from the list without recent D4 hiking experience. 

Please plan on bringing a snack or small lunch to eat while we're at the Hike Inn. The Inn will sometimes have some bread, cookies or fruit that you can take in exchange for tips for the Inn employees. They may have coffee, hot chocolate and other drinks. Please be sure to leave a tip if you do eat or drink.

There is a $5 parking fee paid at the gate when you come in to Amicalola State Park.

From the Park & Ride we will go north on Georgia 400 past the outlet Mall to GA 53. Turn left on GA 53, and then a slight right on GA 183. GA 183 becomes GA 52. Follow GA 52 until the park entrance on the left. After stopping at the visitor's center to register, we will head up the hill and follow the signs to the upper parking lot. There is three tiered parking available with the top tier having the restroom building and the trailhead for the Hike Inn Trail. We'll meet on the topmost tier closest to the trailhead.