Springer Mountain via AT Approach Trail

Have you been wanting to do a tough D5, but not at a fast pace?  This hike is for you.  We will maintain a pace at the slowest person (which might well be me).  We'll end our hike when we all get it done - so if you are a fast hiker - you may not want to be on this event.

We'll head up to the top of Springer Mountain via the AT approach Trail. Springer Mountain stands at approximately 3800 feet and is at the Southern Terminus of the AT!! 

The hike will start from the top of Amicalola Falls and follow the AT approach trail to the summit of Springer Mountain. If time and weather permits we will have lunch there.

On our return back we will have the option to visit the Hike Inn if the group wants to. The Hike Inn usually has some excellent cookies or deserts available for a small donation/tip.

There is a $5 parking fee paid at the gate when you come in to Amicalola State Park or if you are a member of a public library they may have a state park pass that you can borrow.

If you have not recently completed a D5 event with the AOC, the trip leaders will contact you to see if this event is appropriate for you. 

The event will go ahead rain or shine but not in severe weather. 

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.