Pine Mountain to Coopers Furnace - Sat, Nov 14 2026

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Pine Mountain to Coopers Furnace


The Basics:
Event Type:Hike
Event Location: PIne Mountain to Coopers Furnace - 100 Komatsu SE Drive, Cartersville   Hike: Pine Mountain to Coopers Furnace  National Weather Service Forecast
Date(s) & Time:Sat, Nov 14 2026  9:15 am >> Sat, Nov 14 2026 1:15 pm
Registration Opens: Sun, Nov 8 2026 7:00 pm
Registration Cut Off: Fri, Nov 13 2026 7:00 pm
Event Duration:4 Hours
Difficulty Rating:D4: Moderate to Difficult
Distance:8.5 Miles
Pace:Moderate
Trip Leader(s):
Alice LC
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Member Cost:None

Participant Info:
Who's Invited: Members Only, 21 And Older Only
Maximum Group Size:10
Minimum Group Size:3
Number Registered So Far: 1 / 0 (To see who's signed up, log in to the Member Area)
Are Dogs Permitted: No

Itinerary:

The Pine Mountain to Coopers Furnace Hike is a well loved but challenging trail with two great views of the surrounding mountains and Lake Allatoona. We will head in a counter clockwise direction on the West Loop to the overlook at Pine Mountain, then  proceed to Cooper's Furnace where we will take a 20 minute rest stop for lunch or a snack.We will then head up toward the Lake Allatoona Dam overlook then head back to the parking lot.

The trail is rocky with about 1900 feet of elevation. Hikers should have multiple D3 hike experiences with AOC prior to registering.

Be sure to bring plenty of water - most of the hike is shady but we will have some direct sun.

We will meet in the parking lot of the Pine Mountain Trail at 0900 for an 0915 start. We will stay together and hike at a moderate pace of 2.5 miles/hour. The distance is about 8.5 miles total. There is a porta-potty in the parking lot. The restrooms at Coopers Furnace may or may not be open (but the woods are close by.)

Afterwards, there is an option to meet in Cartersville for lunch at Swheat Market (5 East Main St., Cartersville, GA 30120). 


Required Items to Bring:

                                       

  • Hiking shoes or boots
  • Plenty of fluids - at least 2 liters
  • Snacks and/or lunch
Recommended Items to Bring:
Use our Event Checklists to make sure you have everything you need.

 

  • Sun screen
  • Sunglasses
  • Hiking poles
  • Rain gear 
  • Warm jacket, hat & gloves - the temperature may be in the low 40's at the start with a high of 56 (and sunny per the predicted weather report)

 

 

 


How to Get There:
Event Directions:

Take I-75 North to exit 288, Cartersville, GA. Turn right off the exit ramp onto Main St. and go the short distance to the stop sign at Komatsu SE Drive. Turn right and follow the signs to the Main Street Parking Lot entrance on your left. There is a porta-john in the parking lot but the restrooms at Coopers furnace may or may not be open.


Notes:

After the Hike, there is an option to go into Cartersville for lunch at Swheat Market - everyone is welcome!


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

 

If you are unable to do the hike after registering, please cancel as soon as possible. If you have to cancel after the registration window closes or if you have additional questions, please text or call Alice at 706-877-2882.