"ATKO" 2017 (Appalachian Trail Kickoff)
www.ATKO.info

Friday March 3 - Sunday March 5
Amicalola Falls State Park, GA

The 2017 "ATKO" (Appalachian Trail Kickoff) is an annual event that has been held at Amicalola Falls State Park for the last 16 YEARS - where "AT" experts, authors, vendors, the Appalachian Trail Conservancy, hiking clubs / organizations and "newbie" and veteran hikers alike - ALL congregate in one place - at one time - to meet, greet, and educate.

Are you an aspiring 2017 Appalachian Trail "Thru-hiker" - or have you just DREAMED of hiking this world famous scenic trail ? Come to the "ATKO" (Appalachian Trail Kick-off) and try to increase your odds of getting from HERE all the way to Mt. Katahdin , Maine ! (2,189.1 miles / 14 states north of nearby Springer Mountain ... the southern terminus of the Appalachian Trail)