Wed, Jan 14 2009 - WeekDayHike - Coosa Backcountry Trail (View Original Event Details) Trip Leader(s): Kevin Crowe, Scott Sanders Participants: Kevin Crowe, Michael, Jennifer Howle, Scott Sanders

Write Up:
We got the trail marked for the AOC Race Hike. The trail starts out with a big climb of about 1700 feet in the first three miles. After almost reaching the peak of Slaughter Mtn, the trail descends steeply to Wolf Pen Gap at Ga Hwy 180. Continue straight across the road and continue to a right turn just before the Coosa Bald Summit. The next three miles is a long 2400 foot descent to a Road and creek crossing. The last climb of the day is not steep - only around 400 feet, but it's tough enough after all the miles you've bagged. The final descent back to the park is a welcome grade. Make sure to check out the GPS tracks at Backpacker.com on the links to the Georgia Trails. We should have the photos, tracks, waypoints and trail write up on the site in a few days.

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