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Amicalola Falls Loop via Creek Trail and East Ridge Trail in Amicalola Falls State Park
The Amicalola Falls Loop is a captivating hike offering a mix of natural beauty and a moderate challenge. Starting along a bubbling creek, the trail leads to the park's famed waterfall, with cascading views, lush surroundings, and 600 steps that ascend toward the falls' summit. Hikers can also enjoy expansive vistas of the Appalachian foothills, with the East Ridge Trail providing sweeping mountain views as it winds its way to the top. #Hiking #Loop #Waterfall #Mountain #River #Forest #Nature
- Distance: 2.1 mi
- Elevation gain: 869 ft
- Maximum elevation: 2,556 ft
- Elevation loss: 856 ft
- Minimum elevation: 1,801 ft
- Moving time: 1 h 11 m
- Moving speed: 1.8 mph
- Maximum speed: 3.7 mph
- Total time: 1 h 19 m
- Global speed: 1.6 mph
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Trail profile
- Distance: 2.1 mi
- Elevation gain: 869 ft
- Maximum elevation: 2,556 ft
- Elevation loss: 856 ft
- Minimum elevation: 1,801 ft
- Moving time: 1 h 11 m
- Moving speed: 1.8 mph
- Maximum speed: 3.7 mph
- Total time: 1 h 19 m
- Global speed: 1.6 mph
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Name: Amicalola Falls Loop via Creek Trail and East Ridge Trail in Amicalola Falls State Park trail, distance, elevation, map, profile, GPS track
Start: Top of the Falls Road, Amicalola, Dawson County, Georgia, United States (34.55822 -84.24992)
Coordinates: 34.55734 -84.25026 34.56750 -84.24345
Topography: Dawson County topographic map, elevation, terrain
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