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Amicalola Falls State Park

Amicalola Falls–Appalachian Approach Viewpoint Loop, 6 sights

1.9 mi · ▲ 800 ft · 1 hr 2 min

Amicalola Falls–Appalachian Approach Viewpoint Loop, 6 sights is a 1.9-mile loop in Amicalola Falls State Park near Amicalola, GA. The route passes Amicalola Falls and Appalachian Approach Viewpoint. It climbs 800 ft, with sections as steep as 44% grade, and is mostly dirt. It scores 34/100 on the Ambleway Wildness scale: green fringe.

Elevation

0 mi1,801 – 2,546 ft · steepest grade: 44%2.1 mi

Getting there

Trailhead: Unnamed 34.55812, -84.24973
Nearest town Amicalola, GA
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Directions

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Amicalola Falls–Appalachian Approach Viewpoint Loop, 6 sights

1.9 mi · ▲ 800 ft · 1 hr 2 min

Elevation 1,801–2,546 ft

Loop · Amicalola Falls State Park

Trailhead: 34.55812, -84.24973

Weather Sep 6: sunrise 7:15 AM · sunset 7:58 PM

Toilets at the trailhead · Drinking water at the trailhead · Parking lot at the trailhead

  1. Start on East Ridge Trail, heading E.
  2. 1.1 miTurn left onto Appalachian Approach Trail, heading W.
  3. 50 ftPass Amicalola Falls.
  4. 50 ftPass Appalachian Approach Viewpoint.
  5. 0.4 miContinue straight onto Creek Trail, heading SW.
  6. 0.1 miBear right onto Mountain Laural Loop Trail, heading S.
  7. 50 ftContinue straight onto Creek Trail, heading S.
  8. 0.3 miThe loop closes back at the trailhead.

Each distance is the walk from the previous step. Tap a step for a map of its junction.

Trail map, photos and weather for this hike: www.ambleway.com/hikes/amicalola-falls-loop

Trail surface

78% dirt8% paved14% unspecified

Weather

Sunrise 7:15 AMSunset 7:58 PM

Good to know

  • Toilets at the trailhead
  • Drinking water at the trailhead
  • Parking lot at the trailhead

Hikes near Amicalola, Georgia