Sunday Hike on the Amicalola Falls Trail - via Len Foote Hike Inn

Spectacular mountain scenery and hiking trails make this one of Georgia’s most popular state parks. At 729 feet, Amicalola Falls is the tallest cascading waterfall in the Southeast.

This is a hike for the experienced hiker who has done several D4 hikes. We will hike the AT Approach Trail and return back via the Len Foote route with an approx. 2,300 ft elevation gain. We will walk at a moderate speed and only have a few stragetic stops to have some water and regroup. A longer stop for our well-deserved lunch break at the Hike Inn is just one highlight we are all looking forward to! (approx. 30-40 min.) On most days, the Len Foote Inn graciously provides cookies and desserts, as well as the greatest coffee and hot chocolate - for a minimal tip! But, you can also bring your own lunch and snacks and sit outside on the lawn chairs.

We are hiking as a group, so experienced hikers that know the trail may walk slightly ahead but have to stop at significant intersections to let the rest of the group catch up.  ---  This is not a self-paced hike so you need to make sure you can walk at a moderate speed to stay with the group ----

The trip leaders reserve the right to remove anyone from the list who they feel do not have adequate experience for this hike. 

We will leave the carpool at Windward Park and Ride promptly at 9:00 am, so please be there 10 minutes early!!!

We will start the hike in the parking lot above the falls (Where the bathrooms are).
Up to 3 well behaved dogs are allowed. If you are bringing a dog be prepared to drive your dog yourself.

1.  From the GA-400/ I-285 interchange go North on GA-400/US-19 N about 42 miles to the traffic light at GA-136 (a.k.a. Harmony Church Rd). 2.  Turn Left off GA-400 onto GA-136 and follow itwestward about 17.3 miles. 3.  Bear Right onto GA-183 (a.k.a. Elliott Pkwy) and go about 1.1 miles. 4.  Bear Right onto GA-52 East and go 1.6 miles. 5.  Turn Left onto Amicalola Falls State Park Rd, at the park entrance. 6.  Continue northward just 0.2 mile to the State Park Visitor Center on your right.  Once in the park, follow the signs to the parking above the falls

GPS and GOOGLE.COM/MAPS USERS may wish to augment the above directions by entering the Visitor Center's street Address or Lat/Lon coordinates as your destination:   418 Amicalola Falls State Park Rd, Dawsonville, GA 30534 34.55782,-84.24957

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

Stay tuned for the weather report. We will cancel only if the weather is severe. So bring a raincoat or poncho!