Coosa Backcountry Trail - Sat, Oct 17 2009

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Coosa Backcountry Trail

The Basics:

Event Type:

Hike

Event Location:

Vogel State Park

Date(s) & Time:

Sat, Oct 17 2009 8:30 am >> N/A (Carpool Departure: 7:00 am *log in for location*)

Registration Opens:

Mon, Oct 12 2009 10:00 pm

Registration Cut Off:

Thu, Oct 15 2009 10:00 pm

Event Duration:

per itinerary

Difficulty Rating:

D5: Difficult

Trip Leader(s):

Scott Bennett
Scott Looper

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Member Cost:

None

Participant Info:

Who's Invited:

Members Only, 21 And Older Only

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Number Registered So Far:

8 / 0 (To see who's signed up, log in to the Member Area)

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Itinerary:

Looking for a great workout? The Coosa Backcountry trail is a 14.5 mile loop that starts at Vogel St. Park. I plan to keep a moderate pace and stop for a break every now and then. This is NOT a beginners hike so be sure you in good physical condition. If you haven't done a D4 or D5 hike before this might not be for you. We will do the whole loop in a day. I hope we can do it in about 6 hours but it would be wise to bring a headlamp or flashlight in case we are delayed for some reason. We will meet at the 400 - Mansell Park and Ride and leave at 7:00 AM Sharp! If the group is so inclined we may take a spur to the summit of blood mountain. I'd like everyone to meet at carpool but if you live north of there let me know and we can meet you at the park. We will need to check in at the ranger station and get a free permit before we start. There is a parking fee at Vogel.

We will be hiking the trail in a clockwise direction.
Total distance is about 14.5 miles with the little approach trail in/out.
Total ascent is approx 3500 ft.

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Required Items to Bring:
• 3 litres of water
• snacks and lunch
• sturdy hiking boots or shoes
• personal first aid kit

Recommended Items to Bring:
Use our Event Checklists to make sure you have everything you need.
• hiking poles
• camera
• bug spray
• sunscreen
Headlamp/ Flashlight

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):

120Mile(s)

Carpool Departure Time:

7:00 am

Carpool Location:

Carpool Directions:

Carpool Cost:

Estimated cost per vehicle for this event is $48.00 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:

This event hike will take place unless thunderstorms or constant rain are forcast

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