Amicalola Falls Hike Inn Loop

Beginning at the trailhead above the falls, we will hike the AT Approach trail for 4.25 miles. We will turn onto the Len Foote Trail and hike a mile to the Len Foote Hike Inn, where we will stop for a break and to eat a snack/lunch. We will then return by completing the loop via the Len Foote trail.

The hike is approximately 11 miles round trip with a moderate to fast hiking speed. 

Please bring a snack or light lunch to eat while we're at the Hike Inn. We'll plan to sit outside in the Adirondack chairs behind the Inn. They usually have some desserts, hot chocolate and coffee available. If you plan to indulge, please bring a cash donation for the hardworking folks at the Inn.

This is not a beginner hike. You may be contacted by the Trip Leader/removed from the event if you do not have sufficient recent D4-level experience. I've allowed plenty of time to stop for breaks, including a long lunch, but when we are hiking we will maintain a moving speed of 2.5 mph or above.

North on Georgia 400 (past the outlet mall), then turn left on GA 136. Right on 342 (Bailey Waters). Then left on Hwy. 52, and then turn right into Amicalola Falls State Park entrance.  till GA 52. Once in the park, take your first left up to the Top of the Falls parking lot. Follow the signs to the parking above the falls.  There will be a restroom at the trailhead.

There is three tiered parking available with the top tier having the restroom building and the trailhead for the Hike Inn Trail. We'll meet on the topmost tier closest to the trailhead.