Guest post by Rachel Mahan, STC Atlanta
On your drive to or from the Summit, schedule some time to stop at Amicalola Falls and enjoy the natural beauty of the North Georgia mountains. Amicalola Falls State Park and Lodge is about 70 miles north of Atlanta and the Summit location. You can appreciate the region’s tallest cascading waterfall (at 729 feet) from an accessible path or by climbing a steep set of staircases. The 829-acre park has several other trails, including an 8.5-mile approach trail that connects to the Appalachian Trail.
If you have time, stay for the night in the 56-room lodge or at one of the cottages or campsites. If you feel up to it, you can stay at the Hike Inn, listed on National Geographic Traveler‘s “Stay List.” As the name implies, the only way to get there is to hike in on a five-mile trail. Wherever you stay, enjoy a meal at the lodge restaurant overlooking the valley and mountains on the other side.
Click the links for more information about Amicalola Falls State Park and Lodge or about the Hike Inn.
