West Ridge Staircase / East Trail Ridge - 425 Gentle Steps (Amicalola Hike) - Sun, Feb 8 2015

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West Ridge Staircase / East Trail Ridge - 425 Gentle Steps (Amicalola Hike)


The Basics:
Event Type:Hike
Event Location: Amicalola Falls State Park, near Dawsonville, GA   Hike: West Ridge Staircase / East Trail Ridge - 425 Gentle Steps (Amicalola Hike)   National Weather Service Forecast
Date(s) & Time:Sun, Feb 8 2015  8:30 am >> Sun, Feb 8 2015 3:00 pm  (Carpool Departure: 7:15 am   *log in for location*)
Registration Opens: Sun, Feb 1 2015 8:30 pm
Registration Cut Off: Sun, Feb 8 2015 7:00 am
Event Duration:6 Hours 30 Minutes +/-
Difficulty Rating:D5: Difficult
Distance:12 Miles
Pace:Moderate
Trip Leader(s):
Tom
Kathy Malone
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Member Cost:None

Participant Info:
Who's Invited: Members Only, 21 And Older Only
Maximum Group Size:12
Minimum Group Size:6
Number Registered So Far: 9 / 0 (To see who's signed up, log in to the Member Area)
Are Dogs Permitted: No

Itinerary:

This is an endurance fitness hike for intermediate to advanced hikers. The hike is approximately 12 miles round trip with an average hiking speed and only a few rest breaks. We're going to start from the park store and hike up West Ridge Staircase (425 steps!) to the trailhead - several viewpoints of the waterfall and surrounding area along the way.  From the trailhead, we will hike the AT Approach and return back via the Len Foote route and hike back down to the visitor center taking the East Trail Ridge. We should be back in Atlanta mid afternoon. 

Please plan on bringing a small lunch and snack since we will be dropping by the Len Foote Inn for a quick 10-15 minute break.

 

***Amicalola Falls is considered to be one of the Seven Natural Wonders of Georgia, according to the New Georgia Encyclopedia.  


Required Items to Bring:

Good hiking shoes
water and snacks
Clothing appropriate for weather conditions
Positive Attitude and sense of humor

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

Hiking poles


How to Get There:
Event Directions:

From the Park & Ride we will go north on Georgia 400 past the outlet Mall to GA 136. Left on 136 till GA 52. Right until the park entrance. We will gather at the Visitor Center parking lot near the entrance.

Carpool to Event Distance (round trip):104Mile(s)
Carpool Departure Time: 7:15 am
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Carpool Cost: Estimated cost per vehicle for this event is $41.60 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:

Will this event occur rain or shine? Yes


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Cost Includes:


$5.00 State Park Fee unless you have an annual park pass


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