Coosa Bald, Slaughter & Blood Mountain - Sat, Jan 15 2022

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Coosa Bald, Slaughter & Blood Mountain


The Basics:
Event Type:Hike
Event Location: Vogel State Park
Date(s) & Time:Sat, Jan 15 2022  7:00 am >> Sat, Jan 15 2022 5:00 pm  (Carpool Departure: 7:00 am   *log in for location*)
Registration Opens: Wed, Jan 12 2022 5:00 pm
Registration Cut Off: Fri, Jan 14 2022 5:00 pm
Event Duration:10 Hours
Difficulty Rating:D6: Advanced
Distance:17 Miles
Pace:Fast
Trip Leader(s):
Jasmine
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Member Cost:None

Participant Info:
Who's Invited: Members Only, 21 And Older Only
Maximum Group Size:6
Minimum Group Size:3
Number Registered So Far: 5 / 0 (To see who's signed up, log in to the Member Area)
Are Dogs Permitted: Yes

Itinerary:

Join us for an early morning 16+ mile hike on the beautiful 13.7 mile Coosa Backcountry Trail with a 3 mile round trip hike over blood Mountain.  We will start our hiking quest at Vogel State Park.  Lots of hills, trees and views!

This is a strenuous hike and only for advanced hikers with recent experience of hiking 15 or more miles in the mountains.  However, it should all be well worth it and should prove to be an adventurous day on the trail for those who are up to the challenge and would like to join us.

Notes:

1.  Itinerary is subject to change anytime at the discretion of the trip leader(s).

2.  Because of the time and distance, our breaks will be minimum.

3.  The trip leader(s) reserves the right to consider participant's past history and to make the final determination for participation on this hike.

 


Required Items to Bring:

Good hiking shoes/boots
Lots of Gatorade or water - you will want to stay hydrated!
Snacks & lunch

Recommended Items to Bring:
Use our Event Checklists to make sure you have everything you need.

Dress in layers

Hiking poles

Water

Snacks


How to Get There:
Event Directions:

Take GA 400/US 19 north to Dahlonega.  We will make a pit stop in Dahlonega at the McDonald's there.  It will be on your left on US 19.  Then take US 19 north to where it joins US 129 at Turners Corner. Continue north on US 19/129 for 11 miles to Vogel State Park.

Carpool to Event Distance (round trip):133Mile(s)
Carpool Departure Time: 7:00 am
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Carpool Directions:   Log in for directions
Carpool Cost: Estimated cost per vehicle for this event is $53.20 using a reimbursement rate guideline of $0.400 per mile. The total amount should be divided by the number of people in the vehicle, including the driver. This is a guideline, not a rule, for drivers but the cost should not be higher unless there are extenuating circumstances.

Notes:
* We encourage all members to follow our Etiquette Guidelines while participating in AOC events.

Cost Includes:

State Park fee ($5) - pay at park, or an annual pass


Cancellation/Partial Attendance:   Please review the AOC cancellation policy.