AT Approach Trail to Springer Mountain New Date

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AT Approach Trail to Springer Mountain New Date

The Basics:

Event Type:

Hike

Event Location:

Springer Mountain

Date(s) & Time:

Sun, Dec 19 2021 8:00 am >> Sun, Dec 19 2021 3:00 pm

Registration Opens:

Mon, Dec 13 2021 7:00 pm

Registration Cut Off:

Sat, Dec 18 2021 7:00 pm

Event Duration:

7 Hours

Difficulty Rating:

D5: Difficult

Distance:

17 Miles

Pace:

Moderate

Trip Leader(s):

Pam M

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Member Cost:

None

Participant Info:

Who's Invited:

Members Only, 21 And Older Only

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Number Registered So Far:

3 / 0 (To see who's signed up, log in to the Member Area)

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Itinerary:

Join me on a fun day hike!
We will start at the top of the falls and take the AT Approach trail to Springer Mountain. The Approach trail makes for a great long rewarding day hike. We may run into campers or even backpackers section hiking the AT.
There are hardly any views on Frosty Mountain but a steady climb until mile 4.5 where we approach the sign for the Hike Inn. We will hike an additional 3.5 miles going down Nimblewill gap and then Springer Mountain where we will stop for lunch. There will be stops for water breaks and a longer stop for lunch. After lunch we will return the same way, stopping briefly at the Hike Inn and continue down the Len Foote Trail to the parking lot at the top of the Falls.
Pls note that there is NO CARPOOL for this event.
$5 parking fee applies unless you have a Georgia State Parks annual pass.
This is a difficult D5 hike with approx. 3500ft elevation gain. Recent D5 or D6 experience is required as we will maintain a pace of 2.7 mph.

Required Items to Bring:

3L of Water/electrolytes

Hiking boots

Food/Snacks

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How to Get There:

Event Directions:

Amicalola State Park is 15 miels northwest of Dawsonville on GA 52. Take 400 North to GA 53 (on your left). Take GA 53 West to GA 183 Northonto GA 52 East. Entrance to Amicalola State Park will be on your left.

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