Amicalola - AT approach - Hike Inn loop

Beginning at the trailhead above the falls, we will hike the AT Approach trail for 4 miles. We will turn onto the Len Foote Trail and hike a mile to Len Foote Hike Inn, where we will stop for a break and to eat a snack/lunch. We will return by completing the loop via the Len Foote trail.

The hike is approximately 11 miles round trip with a moderate hiking speed and only a few rest breaks. It also has above-average elevation gains. Fast hikers are welcome, but they should wait for the rest of the group at the junctions. You still have to be in shape to do this hike and the Trip Leaders reserve the right to remove anyone from the list who they feel cannot handle it or without recent D4 hiking experience.

Please plan on bringing a snack or light lunch to eat while we're at the Hike Inn. The Inn will sometimes have some bread, cookies or fruit that you can take in exchange for tips for the Inn employees.  They will have iced tea, lemonade and other drinks. Please don't drink their drinks or eat their food without leaving a proper tip.

There is a $5 parking fee paid at the gate when you come in to Amicalola State Park.

North on Georgia 400 past the outlet Mall to GA 136. Left on 136 till GA 52. Right until the park entrance. Once in the park, follow the signs to the parking above the falls.  There will be a bathroom at the trailhead.

It's the first left you can make in the parking lot and you'll cross a bridge and then climb and follow the signs to the top of the falls to your right. 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.