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Morning Sweat - East Trail Ridge (Amicalola Falls) - Early Bird Start And Finish![]() | |||||||
The Basics: | |||||||
Event Type: | ![]() | Hike | ![]() | ||||
Event Location: | ![]() |
Amicalola Falls State Park, near Dawsonville, GA
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Date(s) & Time: | ![]() | Fri, Jun 7 2024 7:30 am >> Fri, Jun 7 2024 12:30 pm | ![]() | ||||
Registration Opens: | ![]() | Sat, May 25 2024 8:00 am | ![]() | ||||
Registration Cut Off: | ![]() | Fri, Jun 7 2024 7:00 am | ![]() | ||||
Event Duration: | ![]() | 5 Hours | ![]() | ||||
Difficulty Rating: | ![]() | D5: Difficult | ![]() | ||||
Distance: | ![]() | 12 Miles | ![]() | ||||
Pace: | ![]() | Moderate | ![]() | ||||
Trip Leader(s): | ![]() | Tom![]() You must be logged in to get the Trip Leader contact information. | ![]() | ||||
Member Cost: | ![]() | None | |||||
Participant Info: | |||||||
Who's Invited: | ![]() | Members Only, 21 And Older Only | ![]() | ||||
Maximum Group Size: | ![]() | 8 | |||||
Minimum Group Size: | ![]() | 4 | |||||
Number Registered So Far: | ![]() | 5 / 0 (To see who's signed up, log in to the Member Area) | |||||
Are Dogs Permitted: | ![]() | Yes | |||||
Itinerary: | |||||||
The hike is approximately 12 miles round trip with an average to above average hiking speed and only a few rest breaks. We're going to start near the back of the park store, and hike up the East Trail Ridge to the trailhead. From the trailhead, we will hike the Len Foote Trail to the Hike Inn, and return back the same route. We should be back in Atlanta early afternoon. Please be flexible on finishing time. Note: The East Ridge Trail at Amicalola Falls is actually the first mile of a much longer trail, the Southern Terminus Approach Trail to the start of the Appalachian Trail in Georgia on Springer Mountain. The East Ridge Trail climbs to the top of Amicalola Falls, rising an average of 80 feet for each 500 feet of trail. It is one of a handful of trails considered strenuous simply because of the climb.
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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. Address: | ![]() | ||||
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: | ![]() |
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Cancellation/Partial Attendance: Please review the AOC cancellation policy. |