Trail Running: Amicalola Falls - Len Foote Hike Inn Trail X 10-12 Miles

Looking for a trail run that is challenging and guaranteed to make you sweat?  If so, join us for this 10-12 mile trail run at Amicolala Falls!

For some runners, this 10-12 mile trail run will be a simple morning jog through the woods, maneuvering over tree roots, rocks, and dodging tree branches...and for others, a sweaty and intense meat grinder run!  The trail running speed will range from average to fast, with some hiking at times - you will sweat! 

NOTE: Because of the intensity of this event, you should have prior trail running and/or recent distance running experience (8-12 miles minimum).  It's not intended for beginner runners/joggers or pure hikers.  In addition, there is always a possibility of tripping and falling on rocks, tree roots, etc. during this run through the woods.

We will plan to start the run from the top of the Amicolala Falls to the AT Intersection via the Len Foote Hike Inn Trail and back (Run will take about 2.5-3.5 hours at a moderate to fast running pace).  We will stop at the Len Foote Hike Inn for a few minutes to wipe the sweat off and refill our water bottle/hydration pack (For those wanting to run the full 12 miles, we will trail run to the AT interesection and back to the Hike Inn and continue back to the trail head).  We should be back in Atlanta late morning or early afternoon.

"Every morning in Africa, a gazelle wakes up.
It knows it must outrun the fastest lion or it will be killed.
Every morning in Africa, a lion wakes up.
It knows that it must run faster than the slowest gazelle, or it will starve.
It doesn't matter whether you're a lion or a gazelle
when the sun comes up you'd better be running.
(But, unless you're a runner, you won't understand.)"

-Anon

Notes:

1. The Trip Leader(s) reserve the right to remove anyone from the list who they feel cannot handle this trip.

2. Prior trail and/or recent distance running experience (8-12 miles minimum). It's not intended for beginner runners or pure hikers.  If in doubt, please contact the trip leader.

3. Please plan on bringing GUI or snack to eat during the run and enough water to drink.  We will be dropping by the Len Foote Inn to refill our water bottle or hydration pack.

4. Blister bandages strongly recommended.

5. Warning: There is a high probability that you will trip and fall during the trail run.  Last trail run, 8 out of 11 runners tripped, fell, recovered, and continued running...no major injuried reported!

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 front of the Visitor Center parking lot near the entrance.

Will this event occur rain or shine? Maybe

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