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Rescheduled-Top of the Falls to Owens Overlook (BMT)




The Basics:
Event Type:Hike
Event Location: Amicalola Falls State Park   Hike: Rescheduled-Top of the Falls to Owens Overlook (BMT)  National Weather Service Forecast
Date(s) & Time:Sat, May 13 2023  8:30 am >> Sat, May 13 2023 4:30 pm
Registration Opens: Sat, Apr 29 2023 5:00 pm
Registration Cut Off: Sat, May 13 2023 7:00 am
Event Duration:8 Hours
Difficulty Rating:D6: Advanced
Distance:18 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
Maximum Group Size:10
Minimum Group Size:3
Number Registered So Far: 10 / 0 (To see who's signed up, log in to the Member Area)
Are Dogs Permitted: No

Itinerary:

We will start at the top of the falls on the AT Approach Trail and make our way over Frosty Mountain and Springer Mountain where we will intersect the BMT and make our way to the Owens Overlook.  This overlook is too often overlooked, and it is quite nice. In fact, it is a great place to stop for lunch and enjoy the views.

After lunch, we will retrace our steps back to our cars. We will NOT BE TAKING THE LEN FOOTE TRAIL to the lodge.

Elevation gain 4300ft. This is a difficult hike and we will be maintaining an average pace of 2.5 mph (high-moderate pace). but slower during steeper ascents and descents. Recent, high D5 or D6 experience is required to join the fun. Stops will be quick for water and snacks and a longer lunch stop on the overlook.  

 

 


Required Items to Bring:

Lunch/snacks

Water, water and more water.

Electrolytes 

Recommended Items to Bring:
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Sunscreen and hat

Hikng poles

Electrolytes


How to Get There:
Event Directions:

We will park at the Falls Overlook Parking area. Click here for location

There is a $5 fee to enter the park. Bring state pass. The park shop/office will not be open at 8am. 


Notes:

Pls Note that there is no carpool for this event


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