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| Event Type: |  | Hike | |
| Event Location: | | Cohuttas (Chestnut Lead Trail to Conasauga River and hike out on Tearbritches) | |
| Date(s) & Time: | | Sat, Mar 27 2010
7:30 am (Carpool Departure: 7:45 am *log in for location*)
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| Registration Cut Off:
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Fri, Mar 26 2010 5:00:00 PM
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| Event Duration: | | 8.6 total hiking miles (includes 18 river crossings) | |
| Difficulty Rating: | | D5: Difficult | |
| Trip Leader(s): | |
Paula Schubert
Christopher Bolton
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| Member Cost: | ![](/image/spacer.gif") | None |
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| Participant Info: |
| Who's Invited: | |
Members & Guests, 21 And Older Only
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| Maximum Group Size: | | 12 |
| Maximum No. Guests: | | 2 |
| Minimum Group Size: | | 4 |
| Maximum No. Guests Per Member: | | 1 |
| Number Registered So Far: | |
11 / 0 (To see who's signed up, log in to the Member Area)
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| Are Dogs Permitted: | |
No
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| Itinerary: |
Join me for another adventure in the Cohutta Wilderness. This hike will require a car shuttle once we get to the trailhead, but it's a short 1 1/2 miles from each trailhead.
First half of this hike is a moderate hike: We'll begin our day by hiking in on the Chestnut Lead Trail, which is an easy to moderate, 1.7 mile descent to the Conasauga River. We will cross the Conasauga River and continue hiking downstream (North) following the Conasauga River Trail. There will be 18 river crossings during this 3.5 mile stretch before we stop for a lunch break near Bray Field. The water will keep us cool and the crossings will be anywhere from mid-calf to knee deep depending on rainfall. Hiking poles or a hiking stick are required as it is for your own safety and enjoyment.
After lunch and from Bray Field, we will pick up the Tearbritches trail. This trail is strenuous! It ascends very sharply in the first .2 of a mile and then gradually gains 2040 ft. in the next 2.7 miles before reaching the summit of Bald Mtn. at the 3 mile mark. It's a great workout because of the elevation gain, but I'm sorry to say there are no views from the top of the Bald. At the summit, we’ll be at approximately 4000 ft. in elevation before we will start our descent (.4 miles)to the Tearbritches Trail Head. We'll then shuttle a mile and a half back to the other cars.
Staying hydrated is important. :) I'll be bringing my water filter with me, so if anyone needs to refill.
Please Note:
THIS IS NOT A BEGINNER HIKE
Make sure you are in good physical condition, can handle elevation gain and can keep a moderate pace. Bald mtn. is not just a hill!
You will also need hiking poles/hiking stick for the river crossings. They are a requirement for my hikes with crossings. It's for your own safety and enjoyment.
 
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Required Items to Bring:
2 Liters of Water or sports drink
Lunch
Watershoes/Keens/Tevas for river crossings (Something you will be comfortable hiking in for the duration of the 18 river crossings)
Hiking poles/hiking stick are required | | Recommended Items to Bring:
Use our Event Checklists to make sure you have everything you need.
Trail Snacks
Bug spray
Sunscreen
Hat
Change of clothes/socks/shoes for ride home | |
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| How to Get There: |
| Event Directions: | | TO TRAILHEAD:
- From Carpool Travel Hwy. I-575 N. to Hwy 515 into Ellijay. Take a left on US 76/GA 282 (Hardees is on the left). It's a short distance to the Stop light.
- Take a Left on Hwy. 52 W. into Downtown Ellijay.
- Follow signs to Hwy 52 W (to your right).
- Travel approximately 9.5 miles. You will see a sign on the left that says "Lake Conasauga Recreation Area" sign and directly across the road turn right onto Conasauga Rd. (FS 18).
- Continue 3.5 miles, there's a wooden chapel on the left and shortly after we'll take a right onto Old CCC Camp Rd. (FS 68).
- Continue to the 3 way junction after 6 miles.
- Turn Left still following FS 68 until you reach the Chestnut lead trail on the right after 2 miles.
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| Carpool to Event Distance (round trip): | | 150Mile(s) |
| Carpool Departure Time: | |
7:45 am
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| Carpool Location: | |
Log in for location
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| Carpool Directions: | |
Log in for directions
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| Carpool Cost: | |
Approximate vehicle expense for this event is $55.50 (calculated at total miles (150) * $0.370, effective Friday, September 10, 2010). This is based on the current gas, maintenance, and other costs of $0.370 per mile as stated by the IRS & Cars.com. This should be divided by the total number of people in the vehicle (incl driver).
For example: With 4 people in the vehicle, the expense per person on this trip would be $13.88 Alternately your carpool driver may choose to split the maintenance cost plus the actual gas cost among all in the vehicle. Your carpool driver will confirm exactly how much money they require to cover costs. Please split the actual cost among all people in the vehicle.
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| Notes: |
Are Dogs Permitted? No, because of the numerous river crossings. (Email trip leaders for exceptions to the rule)
Will this event occur rain or shine? No, not in severe weather.
- We encourage all members to follow our Etiquette Guidelines at all times while participating in AOC events.
- Details of this event are subject to undergo a change at any point in time, with or without warning.
- Questions about equipment or rentals? Send them to safety@atlantaoutdoorclub.com.
- Notice any errors or problems in the information on this page? Please notify our Content Editor(s), Paula Schubert, at content@atlantaoutdoorclub.com.
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| Cost Includes: | | Please bring cash for sharing gas expenses with carpool drivers. |
Cancellation/Partial Attendance:
Please review our Cancellation Policy carefully! |
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