Amicalola Falls – Approach Trail

Approach Trail to the Appalachian Trail

Thursday, February 10th, 2022

Today was the start of the Approach Trail.  I was able to secure a shuttle ride from Ron’s AT Shuttle service from Atlanta to Amicalola Falls Lodge. Ron used to be a park ranger in Amicalola Falls State Park and is a wealth of knowledge about the Appalachian Trail in Georgia. He shared tips and advice on the shuttle ride north. 

I’m number 138!

I checked into the visitor’s center and received my Appalachian Trail tag. I am number 138. This is my new lucky number! I’m spending the night at Amicalola Falls Lodge. Tomorrow hiking to Len Foote Hike Inn and Saturday I finish the Approach Trail to the top of Springer Mountain. Springer Mountain is the start of Appalachian Trail. 

Ron Brown’s Appalachian Trail Shuttle

I’ll have to wait a month to see flowers.

The reflection pond. Look closely towards the top of trees to see the waterfall.

This map of the Appalachian Trail is gigantic.