Early Rise, Early Finish: Amicalola Falls Loop - Fitness Hike For The Fit (6:30 AM Carpool Departure)

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Early Rise, Early Finish: Amicalola Falls Loop - Fitness Hike For The Fit (6:30 AM Carpool Departure)

The Basics:

Event Type:

Hike

Event Location:

Amicalola State Park - Top of Water Fall

Date(s) & Time:

Sun, Aug 26 2018 7:30 am >> Sun, Aug 26 2018 1:00 pm (Carpool Departure: 6:30 am *log in for location*)

Registration Opens:

Sun, Aug 5 2018 6:00 pm

Registration Cut Off:

Sun, Aug 26 2018 6:00 am

Event Duration:

5 Hours 30 Minutes plus/minus

Difficulty Rating:

D4: Moderate to Difficult

Distance:

10 Miles

Pace:

Moderate

Trip Leader(s):

Gary Hubert
Tom Jarosz (Juh'rose)

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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:

13 / 0 (To see who's signed up, log in to the Member Area)

Are Dogs Permitted:

Yes

Itinerary:

The hike is approximately 10 miles round trip with a moderate to fat burning hiking pace. We will start at the top of the falls at the trailhead. We will turn onto the Len Foote Trail and hike to the Len Foote Hike Inn. We will stop at the Inn for a quick 10-15 minute break. We will continue back via the Len Foote route. We should be back in Atlanta early afternoon.

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Required Items to Bring:

Positive and motivated attitude
Good hiking shoes
Plenty of water and snacks
Clothing appropriate for weather conditions

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

Change of clean clothing - especially if you're carpooling in someone else's car.

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, regroup, and drive and park to the top of the Falls.

Carpool to Event Distance (round trip):

104Mile(s)

Carpool Departure Time:

6:30 am

Carpool Location:

Carpool Directions:

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

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

Cost Includes:

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

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