Appalachian Trail -- Amicalola Falls State Park, Dawsonville GA
N 34° 33.460 W 084° 14.940
16S E 752411 N 3827430
An engaved AT stone monument sign marks the start of the approach trail from Amicalola Falls State Park to the summit of Springer Mountain in GA
Waymark Code: WMX7A2
Location: Georgia, United States
Date Posted: 12/07/2017
Views: 3
The trailhead for the Appalachian Approach Trail at from Amicalola Falls to Springer Mountain GA, the "official" start for the Appalachian Trail in Georgia, starts at the Visitor Center, where a;l AT hikers are requested to check in.
A stone boulder in a monument at the start of the AT Approach Trail from Amicalola Falls State Park is etched with the AT Symbol and the slogan "Maine to Georgia".
The stone monument is behind the gift shop at Amicalola Falls State Park, under the arched trailhead.
Coordinates of the other end's trailhead: N 45° 54.264 W 068° 55.296
Recommended number of days to complete: 270.00
Distance in miles or kilometres: 2185
Shelters?: Yes
Designated campsites?: Yes
Number of designated campsites: 100
Permit Required?: No
Trail Website: [Web Link]
Best Season to Hike?: March-September
Overnight parking fee: 0.00 (listed in local currency)
Permit Fees?: 0.00 (listed in local currency)
Overnight parking coordinates: Not Listed
Intermediate Trailhead 1: Not Listed
Intermediate Trailhead 2: Not Listed
Intermediate Trailhead 3: Not Listed
Intermediate Trailhead 4: Not Listed
Intermediate Trailhead 5: Not Listed
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