Springer Mountain via AT Approach Trail - DATE CHANGE - Mon, Dec 11 2023

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Springer Mountain via AT Approach Trail - DATE CHANGE


The Basics:
Event Type:Hike
Event Location: Amicalola State Park - Visitor Center parking lot   Hike: Springer Mountain via AT Approach Trail - DATE CHANGE  National Weather Service Forecast
Date(s) & Time:Mon, Dec 11 2023  9:00 am >> Mon, Dec 11 2023 5:00 pm
Registration Opens: Wed, Nov 29 2023 9:00 pm
Registration Cut Off: Sun, Dec 10 2023 8:00 pm
Event Duration:8 Hours
Difficulty Rating:D6: Advanced
Distance:18 Miles
Pace:Moderate
Trip Leader(s):
Leigh B
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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:3
Number Registered So Far: 4 / 0 (To see who's signed up, log in to the Member Area)
Are Dogs Permitted: No

Itinerary:

We will maintain an uphill pace around 2.0 to 2.5 and downhill around 3.0. Average 2.6 mph.

We'll head up to the top of Springer Mountain via the AT approach Trail. Springer Mountain stands at approximately 3800 feet and is at the Southern Terminus of the AT!! 

The hike will start from the visitor center parking lot of Amicalola Falls and follow the AT approach trail via the old road and AT arch to the summit of Springer Mountain. If time and weather permits we will have lunch there.

We will return via The Hike Inn for a brief stop.  The Hike Inn usually has some excellent cookies or desserts available for a small donation/tip.   

We will descend on the waterfall stairs to the cars.

Please meet at the visitor center parking lot before 9:00 as the hike will begin at 9AM promptly. Sooner if everyone is ready.

There is a $5 parking fee paid at the gate when you come in to Amicalola State Park or if you are a member of a public library they may have a state park pass that you can borrow.

If you have not recently completed a D6 event with the AOC, the trip leaders will contact you to see if this event is appropriate for you. 

 


Required Items to Bring:
  • plenty of water (1.5 to 2.0L)
  • food/snacks
  • hiking boots or trail shoes
  • multiple layers of clothing
  • wet weather gear in case of rain
Recommended Items to Bring:
Use our Event Checklists to make sure you have everything you need.
  • trekking poles / hiking sticks
  • camera

How to Get There:
Event Directions:

North on Georgia 400 past the outlet Mall to GA 136. Left on 136 till GA 52. Right until the park entrance. Once in the park, park your car at the lot opposite the Visitor Center.   There will be a bathroom at the center.


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


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