Spring in the Cooper Creek Wildlife Management Area Plus Old Growth Forest

Spring in the Cooper Creek Wildlife Management Area Plus Old Growth Forest

The Basics:

Event Type:

Hike

Event Location:

Near Suches, Georgia

Date(s) & Time:

Sat, Apr 16 2011 8:30 am >> N/A (Carpool Departure: 8:30 am *log in for location*)

Registration Opens:

Tue, Apr 12 2011 10:00 am

Registration Cut Off:

Sat, Apr 16 2011 7:30 am

Event Duration:

all day (including drive time and dinner)

Difficulty Rating:

D4: Moderate to Difficult

Trip Leader(s):

Clay White
Laura V

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Member Cost:

None

Participant Info:

Who's Invited:

Members Only, 21 And Older Only

Maximum Group Size:

Minimum Group Size:

Number Registered So Far:

10 / 0 (To see who's signed up, log in to the Member Area)

Are Dogs Permitted:

Itinerary:

This will be another opportunity to enjoy the beauty of Spring in north Georgia, which typically reaches it's peak a couple of weeks later than we do in Atlanta. Of course, we'll also look to get a good workout.

Using a combination of the Yellow Mountain Trail, the Shope Gap Trail and the Mills Shoals Creek Trail, we'll cobble together a nice loop in the Cooper Creek Wildlife Management Area. We'll add a little distance to the loop by including a detour to Addie Gap at Chestnut Mountain.

After completing the featured loop, we'll walk the 1.7 mile Eyes On Wildlife Trail. We'll then hike the one mile (each way) Old-Growth Forest Trail. Note that this trail is not maintained. Reportedly, we will pass the oldest tree in the Chattahoochee National Forest, and will see Tulip trees with circumferences exceeding 15 feet. People more knowledgeable than I have estimated that some of these trees may be more than 500 years old!

The total distance of the hike will be approximately 11.2 miles with approximately 800 feet of elevation gain. We will hike at a moderate pace, with a limited number of rest stops. We will take a nice break to eat our light lunches.

Following the hike, we will stop in Dahlonega for dinner. If you have a committment that requires you to be back in Atlanta at a certain time, this hike may not be a good fit for you.

Disclosure: Your TLs, who enjoy exploring new places (to them, anyway) have not hiked these trails. Therefore, please have a sense of adventure and be in sufficient physical condition to hike extra mileage if we miss a turn somewhere.

Required Items to Bring:
Plenty of fluids for adequate hydration
Trail Snacks and/ light lunch
Good hiking shoes/boots

Recommended Items to Bring:
Use our Event Checklists to make sure you have everything you need.
Hiking poles
Camera
Tape measure for amazing trees

How to Get There:

Event Directions:

To be provided at the carpool.

Carpool to Event Distance (round trip):

160Mile(s)

Carpool Departure Time:

8:30 am

Carpool Location:

Carpool Directions:

Carpool Cost:

Estimated cost per vehicle for this event is $64.00 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.

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

Spring in the Cooper Creek Wildlife Management Area Plus Old Growth Forest - Sat, Apr 16 2011

Spring in the Cooper Creek Wildlife Management Area Plus Old Growth Forest