Amicalola Waterfall Climb & Len Foote Combo (D5)

The elevation gain, pace, and distance give this hike a difficulty rating of D5. You'll need recent AOC D4/D5 experience to participate.

Please join us for a scenic hike at Amicalola Falls combining a climb up the 602 stairs next to the falls with a loop hike to the Len Foote Inn (aka Hike Inn). With luck the weather will have begun to cool off, and we'll have a comfortable hike.

Estimated elevation gain is about 2,850 feet, and the distance about 11.5 miles. We'll hike at a moderate pace as a group with brief water breaks along the way, along with a 20-30 minute lunch break at the inn. If you do not have recent D5, or high D4, experience with the club, please either don't sign up or email the trip leaders explaining what experience you have that shows you will have a good experience on this hike. 

We'll start at the parking lot across from the visitor center.

NOTE: The estimated duration of the hike is a best guess. Please be flexible on time.

We will begin at the parking lot across from the visitor center. The entrance to the park is at the intersection of GA Highway 52 and Amicalola Falls State Park Road. See the top of this event description for a map link.

There is a $5 per vehicle entrance fee at Amicalola Falls State Park without a valid Georgia state park pass. This fee should be split among the people in each car.

We'll likely reschedule the hike if there's a high probability of rain. Please check your AOC email and/or the website before leaving the morning of the hike.