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This trail departs from Amicalola Falls taking you to the Len Foote Hike Inn and onto the AT Approach Trail.


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5.6

Miles

9.0

KM

Point to Point

3,385' 1,032 m

High

2,634' 803 m

Low

1,288' 393 m

Up

548' 167 m

Down

6%

Avg Grade (4°)

17%

Max Grade (9°)

Dogs Leashed

Features Fall Colors · River/Creek · Views · Wildlife

There is a $5 parking fee at Amicalola State Park unless you have a Georgia State Parks annual pass.

Description

This trail departs from the upper parking area at Amicalola Falls State Park. Start out on the AT approach trail (blue blazes), and take the fork right towards the Len Foote Hike Inn. There are green blazes marking the Hike Inn Trail. The trail reaches the Len Foote Hike Inn at approximately 5 miles. Continue on for another mile to reach the blue-blazed AT Approach Trail again.

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Dan Timko

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#23

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#1,988

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Len Foote Hike Inn
Jul 17, 2017 near Dahlonega, GA
Ice at the Hike Inn
Jan 13, 2019 near Dahlonega, GA
The Hike Inn Lodge Trail aids your passage through this muddy section with raised-plank boardwalks.
Mar 10, 2017 near Dahlonega, GA
Much of the singletrack travels through mountain laurel tunnels.
Mar 10, 2017 near Dahlonega, GA
Enjoy spectacular views of the surrounding North Georgia mountains along the race.
Mar 10, 2017 near Dahlonega, GA

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Aug 3, 2022
Eric Litteer
Nice hike 5.6mi
Nov 1, 2020
Danny Sweat
Jul 3, 2020
Michael Smith
Jun 27, 2020
Kevin Heimbrook
Dec 23, 2019
B D
Aug 1, 2019
Chris Oakley
Jul 1, 2019
F.G. Courtney
Dec 16, 2018
Susannah Swanson
Well maintained trail to a wonderful inn that is above grid and trash can free. 5.6mi
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