Trail reports for Amicalola Falls Trail

Trail reports for Amicalola Falls Trail
This rating was added on 2004-11-27

Overall rating: 4
Scenic rating: 5
Difficulty rating: 2
Hiked at the same time as the West Ridge Trail. Good warm up. Not as strenuous.

This rating was added on 2006-01-15

Overall rating: 4
Scenic rating: 4
Difficulty rating: 2
This is a great up and back if you start at the reflecting pond and walk to the base of the falls. Spring and fall give the best veiws.

This rating was added on 2006-02-15

Overall rating: 5
Scenic rating: 5
Difficulty rating: 4

This rating was added on 2006-03-03

Overall rating: 5
Scenic rating: 5
Difficulty rating: 5

This rating was added on 2006-03-16

Overall rating: 5
Scenic rating: 5
Difficulty rating: 5

This rating was added on 2006-03-27

Overall rating: 5
Scenic rating: 5
Difficulty rating: 5

This rating was added on 2006-04-07

Overall rating: 5
Scenic rating: 5
Difficulty rating: 5

This rating was added on 2006-06-05

Overall rating: 5
Scenic rating: 5
Difficulty rating: 4
Beautiful view of the surrounding mountains and an excellent up close view of the falls from the bridge.

This rating was added on 2006-07-30

Overall rating: 5
Scenic rating: 5
Difficulty rating: 4
Carry plenty of water for this trail.Steep climb,have a day pack with water and throw in some energy bars this will help.treking sticks are not a bad idea also.Wear light clothing that will wick.And some insect repelent.

This rating was added on 2006-08-21

Overall rating: 3
Scenic rating: 3
Difficulty rating: 5
We did not go far enough down the stairs to get a good look at the falls, but the kids will enjoy having lunch and playing in the creek. We will have to go back to see the falls better.

This rating was added on 2006-08-26

Overall rating: 5
Scenic rating: 5
Difficulty rating: 5

This rating was added on 2006-08-27

Overall rating: 5
Scenic rating: 5
Difficulty rating: 5
Awesome!!!

This rating was added on 2006-10-05

Overall rating: 5
Scenic rating: 5
Difficulty rating: 5
Awesome Trail

This rating was added on 2006-11-03

Overall rating: 3
Scenic rating: 5
Difficulty rating: 5
It's worth the trip if you're not looking to work up a sweat and get off paved roads. The main trail has tons of stairs! Not exactly a trail. The scenery from the falls is great though and makes up for any lack of difficulty.

This rating was added on 2007-01-12

Overall rating: 3
Scenic rating: 4
Difficulty rating: 2
First trail for me and the wife. Loved it and are looking forward to the next.

This rating was added on 2007-01-15

Overall rating: 5
Scenic rating: 5
Difficulty rating: 4
Beautiful waterfall and a great climb! One of our dogs was a little unsure about the 175 stairs going up to the waterfall (they're see-through metal stairs, which I think felt strange on his paws and freaked him out a bit because he could see the rushing water beneath us as we climbed). Our other dog flew up the stairs two at a time, though--such fun! I would definitrly recommend this hike as a day-trip to anyone interested in a good uphill climb.

This rating was added on 2007-04-19

Overall rating: 4
Scenic rating: 4
Difficulty rating: 5

This rating was added on 2007-05-12

Overall rating: 5
Scenic rating: 5
Difficulty rating: 5

This rating was added on 2007-05-27

Overall rating: 5
Scenic rating: 5
Difficulty rating: 3
We took the stairs down, definitely the way to do it. Take the East Ridge trail to the top. Lots of stoppers on the stairs, which is why going down is less stressful

This rating was added on 2007-06-20

Overall rating: 3
Scenic rating: 5
Difficulty rating: 3
The fall is really pretty, but be prepared for the state park-- lots of families, kids, elderly, etc... We took the hard, steep way up, otherwise it would be a 2 difficulty.

This rating was added on 2007-06-28

Overall rating: 5
Scenic rating: 5
Difficulty rating: 5
Nice

This rating was added on 2007-07-15

Overall rating: 5
Scenic rating: 5
Difficulty rating: 4

This rating was added on 2007-08-19

Overall rating: 5
Scenic rating: 5
Difficulty rating: 5
Lots of steps, but well worth it. Took the loop, by coming up the base of falls trail (with all the steps) and coming down the East Ridge.

This rating was added on 2007-10-06

Overall rating: 3
Scenic rating: 3
Difficulty rating: 3

This rating was added on 2007-10-14

Overall rating: 4
Scenic rating: 5
Difficulty rating: 4

This rating was added on 2007-10-15

Overall rating: 4
Scenic rating: 3
Difficulty rating: 5
10/13/2007

This rating was added on 2007-11-12

Overall rating: 3
Scenic rating: 3
Difficulty rating: 4

This rating was added on 2007-11-21

Overall rating: 5
Scenic rating: 5
Difficulty rating: 3

This rating was added on 2007-11-30

Overall rating: 5
Scenic rating: 5
Difficulty rating: 1