Early Morning Prep Trek on Coosa Trail & Blood Mountain - 6:45 AM Carpool - Sat, Dec 2 2017

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Early Morning Prep Trek on Coosa Trail & Blood Mountain - 6:45 AM Carpool


The Basics:
Event Type:Hike
Event Location: Vogel State Park
Date(s) & Time:Sat, Dec 2 2017  8:45 am >> Sat, Dec 2 2017 4:30 pm  (Carpool Departure: 6:45 am   *log in for location*)
Registration Opens: Sun, Nov 12 2017 4:00 pm
Registration Cut Off: Sat, Dec 2 2017 6:30 am
Event Duration:7 Hours 45 Minutes
Difficulty Rating:D6: Advanced
Pace:Moderate
Trip Leader(s):
Adel
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Member Cost:None

Participant Info:
Who's Invited: Members Only, 21 And Older Only
Maximum Group Size:12
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 an additional 3 mile hike to Blood Mountain and back.  We will start our hiking quest at Vogel State Park.  Lots of hills, trees, roots, rocks, and views! It will not be easy!

This is a strenuous hike and only open to advanced hikers with recent experience of hiking 12 or more miles in the mountains, or something that can equate to that.  We will be trying to maintain at least a 3 mph hiking pace.  However, it will be well worth it and should prove to be an adventurous day on the trail for those who are up to the challenge / workout!

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 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/small lunch

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

Dress in layers

Hiking poles


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):125Mile(s)
Carpool Departure Time: 6:45 am
Carpool Location:   Log in for location
Carpool Directions:   Log in for directions
Carpool Cost: Estimated cost per vehicle for this event is $50.00 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:

Parking fee ($4 or $5) - pay at park


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

No hiking on heavy rain/thunderstorms