Sat, Nov 02
|Dawsonville
Ch.83 - Let's Go Ch8sing Waterfalls
Join us for a Ch8se Embr8ce at a local favorite.
Time & Location
Nov 02, 2024, 6:45 AM EDT
Dawsonville, 418 Amicalola Falls State Park Rd, Dawsonville, GA 30534, USA
About the Event
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