IronHike Amicalola Falls Appalachian Trail Approach Fall 2026Wed, December 9, 2026 · ATL airportD-57From ATL airport to the city
To Five Points Station (downtown Atlanta) · 5 ways to get there
MARTA Red/Gold LineRecommendedMetro · $2.50 · Direct train from airport station to Five Points16 min
Taxi137 km to the start line · traffic not included120 min›To the start lineDirections from ATL airport to the start lineSee travel time›Airport pickupTrip.com · ATLTrip.com›Car rentalPick up at ATL · 12/7–12/10Trip.com›Source · atl.com · themetrorailguy.com
418 Amicalola Falls State Park Road, Dawsonville, GA
Nearest station to the startAmicalola Falls State Park, 418 Amicalola Falls State Park Road, Dawsonville, GA 30534 — AT Approach Trail Staircase area near the Visitor Center/park summit
ShuttleNo race-specific shuttle mentioned. General AT hiker shuttle services exist in the area (per Georgia Appalachian Trail Club site) but are for thru-hikers, not tied to this race.
TicketsNo dedicated transit card system for this rural Appalachian foothills venue near Amicalola Falls State Park; there is no relevant public transit here. This is a car-access trail event, and Georgia state parks charge a small per-vehicle parking fee payable by cash or card.
Directions to the start line418 Amicalola Falls State Park Road, Dawsonville, GAMap app›Routes for your trip
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From the finish to your hotel or the airport
Nearest station to the finishSame location — AT Approach Trail Staircase, Amicalola Falls State Park
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