2023-11-05 Hike & Run Amicalola Falls to Owens Overlook - New date on Sunday - Sun, Nov 5 2023

REGISTRATION REQUIRED: Once you've reviewed the event details, and decided you'd like to join us, you MUST sign up at the bottom of this page.



2023-11-05 Hike & Run Amicalola Falls to Owens Overlook - New date on Sunday


The Basics:
Event Type:Hike
Event Location: Amicalola Falls State Park   Hike: 2023-11-05 Hike & Run Amicalola Falls to Owens Overlook - New date on Sunday   National Weather Service Forecast
Date(s) & Time:Sun, Nov 5 2023  8:00 am >> Sun, Nov 5 2023 2:15 pm
Registration Opens: Sun, Oct 29 2023 7:00 pm
Registration Cut Off: Sat, Nov 4 2023 12:00 pm
Event Duration:6 Hours 15 Minutes
Difficulty Rating:D6: Advanced
Distance:18 Miles
Pace:Fast
Trip Leader(s):
Bill Wey
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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: 4 / 0 (To see who's signed up, log in to the Member Area)
Are Dogs Permitted: No

Itinerary:

 

    ******* It's going to be on Sunday, not Saturday. *******

We’ll have beautiful fall colors and mountain scenery to enjoy.

We’ll go Hiking & Trail-Running for an excellent cardio day.

We’ll try to keep the group together as much as possible.

We’ll meet and start from the Amicalola Falls State Park at the top of the falls.

We'll follow AT Approach Trail to Springer Mountain, the Applachian Trail (AT) Southern Terminus. We’ll continue to go about 0.2 miles to the intersection of Benton Mackaye Trail (BMT). We’ll turn onto the BMT, and go about 1.4 miles to reach Owen’s Overlook for a snack break. After the sanck break, we’ll retrace the same route to get back to our cars.

We will NOT take the Len Foote Hike Inn trail to the lodge.

We'll maintain an average 3+ mph fast pace. Recent D5+ experience is required. Stops will be short for water/ bio breaks, and a snack break at the Owen's Overlook turning point. 

Georgia State Park requires $5 entry/ parking fee, or your annual pass.

<<< Important Note >>>

Please only register if you are comfortable going long distance at a pace averaging 3+ mph in the remote mountains environment, and have recent D5+ experience.

If your experience is not from the club, please include it in a note when you register. TL reserves the right to remove registrants without sufficient track record for the safety of everyone. We encourage our members to actively participate with joyful experience, and most importantly to stay healthy and safe at the end of our event.


Required Items to Bring:

 

$5 Cash for park entrance fee if you don't have annual pass

Layers of clothing suitable for the season

Good trail running/hiking shoes

Water, sports drinks, snacks

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

 

Hiking poles

Camera

Rain gear just in case


How to Get There:
Event Directions:

 

Len Foote Hike Inn Trailhead

Top of the Falls parking lot

Amicalola Falls State Park, Dawsonville, GA 30534


Notes:

1. This event may be cancelled and rescheduled if weather conditions are not satisfactory for an enjoyable outing.

2. Itinerary is subject to change at the discretion of the trip leader.


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


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