Amicalola Approach Trail - Hiking trail near Dahlonega, Georgia, United States - Description
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| Name | Amicalola Approach Trail | |
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| Summary | 8.8 mi trail from Amicalola Falls State Park to Springer Mtn | |
| Type | Backpacking Hike - Out and Back | |
| Distance (Total) | 8.8 miles / 14.2 km | |
| Elevation Gain | 2,082 feet / 635 meters | |
| Minimum Elevation | 1,700 feet / 518 meters | |
| Maximum Elevation | 3,782 feet / 1,153 meters | |
| Hiking Season | - All Year Long | |
| Things To See | - Waterfalls | |
| Difficulty | Intermediate | |
| Rating | Trail has not been rated. | |
| Nearby Town | Dahlonega, Georgia, United States | |
| Link | http://www.georgia-atclub.org/trail/trailguide.htm | |
| Permit Required | No | |
| Trail Map | Georgia Appalachian Trail Map |
Appalachian Trail Southern Terminus Access Trail
Driving to the Approach Trail:
From Dahlonega, Georgia (about 60 miles north of downtown Atlanta via GA Hwy. 400) take GA Hwy. 52 west approximately 20 miles to Amicalola Falls State Park. Parking is available near the visitor center. Cars should be registered with the park. There is no additional charge for parking a car there for an extended hike, but there is a small entrance charge to the Park.
| Latitude | 34.5578994751 degrees / 34° 33.474' / 34° 33' 28.44" |
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| Longitude | -84.2497024536 degrees / -84° 14.982' / -84° 14' 58.93" |
| Name | Georgia Appalachian Trail Club | |
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| Link | http://www.georgia-atclub.org |
| Created on 04/08/2012 |
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