Ch.83 - Let's Go Ch8sing Waterfalls

Meet us at Publix, 1625 Pleasant Hill Rd #200, Duluth, GA 30096 at 6:45 for a 7:15 departure and 9:15 arrival at Amicalola State Park, 280 Amicalola Falls State Park Rd, Dawsonville, GA 30534, USA.

Amicalola Falls Loop is a 2.5 mile heavily trafficked loop trail that features a waterfall.  The trail is primarily used for hiking and nature trips.  The 2.5 miles trail is moderate to strenuous in difficulty.

A Moderate to Intermediate trail is suitable for those in good physical condition; active/endurance walker; 3+hr duration; 1000-1500ft elevation gain

What to Bring *  Check out our partners REI's Day Hike Packing List to help you prepare.

• Backpack with chest and/or waist strap
• Water, hydration
• Hearty Snacks
• Ziploc and/or trash bag to pack out your trash, and a grocery bag for your wet, muddy shoes.
• A pair of recovery shoes/sandals/tennis for the ride home.
• Please start to hydrate on Friday by drinking extra fluids. Your body will appreciate this during the hike, especially when its hot,
• Please wear hiking boots.
• Bring hiking poles.
• Bring water and or Gatorade to drink during the hike. We cannot express how important it is to stay hydrated
• If you do not wear a RoadiD please have your emergency contact information sealed in a zip lock bag and placed where it can easily be located if an emergency should occur.
• Please dress for the weather and wear hiking boots.
• A hand towel in the event you wish to place your barefeet in the water.
• A dry change of clothes, to leave in your vehicle, if like Deb, you decide to get into the waterfall and get soaked. 
• Wear a hat or visor.
• Apply sunscreen.

Lunch Details: Bring your lunch and something to sit on. We will have lunch at the park after the hike. (*Weather permitting)

Important/Emergency Information: (Ranger District/Phone Number, Nearest Hospital, Animal Activity) 

*(706) 265-8888 Chestatee Regional Hospital is located 18 miles east of the park in Dahlonega

https://www.mapquest.com/us/georgia/amicalola-ga-283462075

GPS Coordinates: N 34.562652 | W -84.247627