Summit GA’s Highest Peaks: #8 - Coosa Bald (4280’) and #7 Slaughter Mountain (4338’)

sponsor

Print-Friendly Version

Add this event to your calendar (Outlook, iCalendar)

Add REGISTRATION REMINDER to your calendar

REGISTRATION REQUIRED: Once you've reviewed the event details, and decided you'd like to join us, you MUST sign up at the bottom of this page.

Summit GA's Highest Peaks: #8 - Coosa Bald (4280') and #7 Slaughter Mountain (4338')

The Basics:

Event Type:

Hike

Event Location:

Chattahoochee National Forest

Date(s) & Time:

Sat, Nov 14 2009 7:15 am >> N/A (Carpool Departure: 7:30 am *log in for location*)

Registration Opens:

Wed, Oct 28 2009 9:30 pm

Registration Cut Off:

Mon, Nov 9 2009 8:00 am

Event Duration:

per itinerary

Difficulty Rating:

D5: Difficult

Trip Leader(s):

Scott Looper
Scott Campbell

Email Trip Leader(s)
You must be logged in to get the Trip Leader contact information.

Member Cost:

None

Participant Info:

Who's Invited:

Members Only, 21 And Older Only

Maximum Group Size:

Minimum Group Size:

Number Registered So Far:

13 / 0 (To see who's signed up, log in to the Member Area)

Are Dogs Permitted:

Yes

Itinerary:

The North Georgia mountains may not be the Rockies (or the Himalayas), but they include many peaks that make for superb hiking and offer incredible views. For this series, we are counting down the tallest mountains in GA.

For details on the other events in the series, visit the AOC forums...

Summit GA's Highest Peaks thread

#8 - Coosa Bald and #7 Slaughter Mountain

Howdy Everyone! I am proud to offer this "two for the price of one" summit hike along one of my favorite trails. We'll start at Vogel State Park and hike along the Coosa Backcountry Loop. Along the way we'll summit Coosa Bald (4280') and then the seldom climbed Slaughter Mountain (4338'). As many of you know, the Coosa Backcountry Loop is an extremely strenuous trail. Please be sure you are up to a 13+ mile hike with some extended climbs! Hike fast or hike slow, I don't care - just be done by sun down.

Please join me in practicing Leave No Trace Outdoor Ethics along the trail - if you pack it in, then pack it out! -Scott L.

Click on elevation profile for larger version:

Required Items to Bring:

emergency rain gear (even if chance of rain is minimal)

water

enough food to keep your energy level up

hiking boots or trail shoes

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

trekking poles

camera

How to Get There:

Event Directions:

Take GA 400 north to Dahlonega, 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):

134Mile(s)

Carpool Departure Time:

7:30 am

Carpool Location:

Carpool Directions:

Carpool Cost:

Estimated cost per vehicle for this event is $53.60 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:

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