Amicalola Falls – Abandoned Moonshiner's Truck loop from Amicalola Falls State Park

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Amicalola Falls – Abandoned Moonshiner's Truck loop from Amicalola Falls State Park

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Amicalola Falls – Abandoned Moonshiner's Truck loop from Amicalola Falls State Park

01:20

3.58km

220m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: August 18, 2026

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829 m

Reflection Pool at Amicalola Falls State Park

Highlight • Lake

Fishing here includes the chance to land both brown and rainbow trout. For information on regulations and licenses, see the Georgia Wildlife Division website: gastateparks.org/AmicalolaFalls.

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1.30 km

Amicalola Falls

Highlight • Waterfall

The Amicalola Falls are Georgia's tallest falls coming from Amicalola Mountain. Amicalola is a Cherokee word for tumbling water and you can certainly see why. The state park where the …

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1.43 km

Abandoned Moonshiner's Truck

Highlight • Structure

Unfortunately the truck load was already gone 😁

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1.77 km

Amphitheater, Amicalola State Park

Highlight • Structure

As is customary, Amicalola State Park also offers lessons led by park rangers. Information about these events can be found at the Visitor Center.

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1.82 km

Len Foote Hike Inn Trailhead and Parking

Highlight • Parking

This is where the approximately 8km climb to the Len Foote Hike Inn begins.
You can park right here (or use the overflow at the Amicalola Falls Lodge). For overnight …

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2.74 km

A.T. Approach Trail and Creek Pavilion

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

3.40 km

Visitor's Center (Hike Inn Registration)

Highlight • Rest Area

From here, you can reach the southern terminus of the Appalachian Trail—which stretches over 2,190 miles to the mountains of Maine. Be aware, though, that there is some ascending you'll need to do to get there!

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3.41 km