Amicalola Falls State Park Trails Reviews & Reports

Did the 16-mile round trip to Springer and back in just under 8 hours, starting at the park lodge. Water sources were very unreliable...be sure to bring plenty of your own. Toughest part is Frosty Mountain at around mile 3 and then the final 1.5 miles up to Springer. Before making the final ascent, grab a PowerBar at the AT shelter at the base. Lots of wildlife...saw three dear, a snake and a black bear at mile 4, just 50 feet off the trail! The only thing that kept me from giving this 5 stars was the fact that the view from Springer, while nice, is not as unobstructed as I had hoped. Still, you feel like you are on hallowed ground once you reach the top, which makes the 8 mile hike up hill all worth it!

2 day hike Parking is available right across the street from the ranger station/gift shop. The trailhead is behind the ranger station/gift shop. Day 1. (7-8.4 miles) Follow the Southern Terminus Approach Trail to the Appalachian Trail. There is a shelter around 7 miles in, just short of the AT. Continue another 1.5 miles to another shelter with a nice stream/water supply. Day 2. (7–8.4 miles) Walk back. There is a branch about 2 miles back that leads past the Len Foote Hike Inn. This will avoid a lot of backtracking. This is a good weekend hike, but quite strenuous. Do this only if you are in excellent physical condition. There aren’‘t many reliable water sources, except at the Springer Mountain shelter, 8.4 miles in. weather info: Dawsonville, Georgia, 30534 Map: The Appalachian Trail, Official Map, Springer Mountain to Bly Gap There is an entrance fee that includes the use of shower facilities. It is something like $2 or $3 per person per day, quite reasonable.