Amicalola Falls–Appalachian Approach Viewpoint Loop, 5 sights is a 1.8-mile loop in Amicalola Falls State Park near Amicalola, GA. The route passes Amicalola Falls and Appalachian Approach Viewpoint. It climbs 721 ft, with sections as steep as 42% grade, and is mostly dirt. It scores 33/100 on the Ambleway Wildness scale: green fringe.
Elevation
0 mi1,805 – 2,553 ft · steepest grade: 42%2.0 mi
Getting there
Trailhead: Appalachian Approach Trail 34.56747, -84.24346
Nearest town Amicalola, GA
Directions
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Amicalola Falls–Appalachian Approach Viewpoint Loop, 5 sights
1.8 mi · ▲ 721 ft · 58 min
Elevation 1,806–2,551 ft
Loop · Amicalola Falls State Park
Trailhead: Appalachian Approach Trail · 34.56747, -84.24346
Weather Sep 6: sunrise 7:15 AM · sunset 7:58 PM
Toilets at the trailhead · Parking lot at the trailhead
- Start on Appalachian Approach Trail, heading W.
- 250 ftPass Amicalola Falls.
- 50 ftPass Appalachian Approach Viewpoint.
- 0.4 miContinue straight onto Creek Trail, heading SW.
- 50 ftTurn left onto Appalachian Approach Trail, heading SW.
- 50 ftBear left, heading W.
- 0.4 miSharp left onto East Ridge Trail, heading S.
- 1 miContinue straight onto Appalachian Approach Trail, heading N.
- 50 ftThe 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 surface
75% dirt8% paved2% boardwalk15% unspecified
Weather
Sunrise 7:15 AMSunset 7:58 PM
Good to know
- Toilets at the trailhead
- Parking lot at the trailhead
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