Amicalola Falls Loop Trail - Sat, Mar 29 2025

Amicalola Falls Loop Trail

The Basics:

Event Type:

Hike

Event Location:

Amicalola Falls

Date(s) & Time:

Sat, Mar 29 2025 9:00 am >> Sat, Mar 29 2025 2:00 pm (Carpool Departure: 7:30 am *log in for location*)

Registration Opens:

Wed, Mar 12 2025 7:00 pm

Registration Cut Off:

Fri, Mar 28 2025 7:00 pm

Event Duration:

5 Hours

Difficulty Rating:

D4: Moderate to Difficult

Distance:

11 Miles

Pace:

Moderate

Trip Leader(s):

Lisa
Alice LC

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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:

10 / 0 (To see who's signed up, log in to the Member Area)

Are Dogs Permitted:

Itinerary:

I will be co-leading this hike with Lisa Anyan Smith. This will be my first hike as a Volunteer Trip Leader candidate. I've done this trail many times and stayed at the Hike Inn overnight. We will park at the Top of Amicalola Falls parking lot, then head up the path to the Approach Trail/Hike Inn Trail. We'll take the path to the right towards the Hike Inn, for a total of 4.9 miles. We'll stop for a lunch break at the Hike Inn, where there is a bathroom and a nice view. After a 20-30 minute stop, we'll go to the right from the HI and head toward the Approach Trail. We will take a left at the Approach Trail and head back to the Top of Amicalola Falls, completing an 11 mile loop. The path is up and down and well marked; it could be a little muddy near the creek beds if it's rained recently.

The pace will be moderate (about 2.5 miles/hour). The elevation gain, pace, and distance give this hike a difficulty rating of D4. If you don't have recent D3/D4 experience, this is not a suitable event for you. We will stay together during the hike.

Total time for the hike and lunch break is approximately 5 hours.

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Required Items to Bring:

- Hiking shoes/boots

- Plenty of fluids - at least 2 liters

- Rain gear

- Snacks

- Cash for your driver if carpooling

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

- Hiking poles

- Packed lunch/snacks

How to Get There:

Event Directions:

We will meet either at the carpool as described at 0720 or at the top of the falls parking lot at Amicalola Falls State Park. The trailhead, restrooms, and falls overlook are located here. There are two levels of parking if the uppermost lot is full.

An approximate address for the park entrance is 280 Amicalola Falls State Park Rd, Dawsonville, Georgia 30534. See the top of this event description for GPS coordinates and a map link. Allow extra time if you're not sure where we're meeting.

Carpool to Event Distance (round trip):

100Mile(s)

Carpool Departure Time:

7:30 am

Carpool Location:

Carpool Directions:

Carpool Cost:

Estimated cost per vehicle for this event is $40.00 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:

There is a $5 entrance fee per vehicle at Amicalola Falls State Park if you don't have a Georgia state park pass.

The Hike Inn usually offers complimentary drinks (and leftover dessert) to day hikers. The staff accepts tips in exchange for their hospitality. We will plan to eat our lunch outside.

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

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

If you are unable to do the hike, please cancel as soon as possible. If you have to cancel after the registration window closes, please call Alice at 706-877-2882 to let her know.