Amicalola Falls Trail
Dawsonville, Georgia
Details
Distance
2.1 miles
Route Type
Loop
Description
Added by Stephanie Thomson
Amicalola Falls State Park provides hikers with the opportunity to do an easy hike (anywhere from 0.1 miles to 2.1 miles), or a more challenging hike (8.5 miles). There are lots of options around the park for either a parent with small children or a more advanced hiker. It's a great workout because of the stairs, and has absolutely beautiful views! When you are at the top of the falls, you will find the Amicalola Falls State Park Lodge where you can catch an incredible panoramic view of the mountains, as well as take a restroom break or buy souvenirs. All around, it's a great one-day getaway thats relatively close to Atlanta if you're just looking for some fresh air and beautiful scenery!
The Amicalola Falls Trail climbs through young deciduous forest, the trail switching back as it climbs 400 feet elevation before meeting a gravel road at .6 mile. The hike turns left, following the gravel road north in a continual climb towards the waterfall. Stunning views of the surrounding mountains emerge on trail left as the hike climbs elevation – especially beautiful in the autumn as colorful leaves dot the landscape. The sounds of the nearby waterfall become audible as the hike rises toward Amicalola Falls’ crest. (From atlantatrails.com)
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