Appalachian Trail Kick Off (ATKO) Friday, Saturday & Sunday until Mar 10, 2013  This event has already occurred.   (Archived) Join authors, vendors, hiking clubs and AT hikers during this presentation-packed weekend designed for anyone who has ever dreamed about hiking the AT. The latest hiking gear, books, and t-shirts are available for purchase. For a complete schedule, visit friendsofamicalolafalls.org. Lower lodge lobby. $5 parking. 706-265-1969. Event Link: www.friendsofamicalolafalls.org Location: Amicalola Falls State Park and Lodge 280 Amicalola Falls State Park Road Dawsonville, GA 30534 Directions: GPS Coordinates: N 34.562652 | W -84.247627 Located 15 miles northwest of Dawsonville on Ga. Hwy. 52. Take Hwy. 53 west to Hwy. 183 north to Hwy. 52 east. Amicalola Falls State Park and Lodge 280 Amicalola Falls State Park Road Dawsonville, GA 30534   PREVIOUS DATES  Sunday, Mar 10, 2013 Saturday, Mar 9, 2013 Friday, Mar 8, 2013