Half-Coosa Backcountry Trail - Sat, Nov 14 2009

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Half-Coosa Backcountry Trail

The Basics:

Event Type:

Hike

Event Location:

Vogel Park, Blairsville, GA

Date(s) & Time:

Sat, Nov 14 2009 11:00 am >> N/A (Carpool Departure: 9:00 am *log in for location*)

Registration Opens:

Thu, Oct 29 2009 9:00 pm

Registration Cut Off:

Fri, Nov 13 2009 5:00 pm

Event Duration:

Including dinner, return to P&R by approx 9 PM

Difficulty Rating:

D4: Moderate to Difficult

Trip Leader(s):

Marty
Lynn

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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:

11 / 0 (To see who's signed up, log in to the Member Area)

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Itinerary:

A favorite of ours for many years, this shortened version of the Coosa begins in Vogel Park and goes counter-clockwise to Calf Stomp Gap, the Coosa's halfway point (approx. 6 miles) where we turn back toward Vogel along an unpaved, unused forest service road that rejoins the Coosa at the point where it leaves the Park. The total hiking distance is approx. 9 miles.

The first 6 miles starts out moderate and ends up strenuous. The 3 miles back would be a piece of cake if you hadn't already hiked 6 miles. Our hikes are moderately paced with frequent stops to regroup or enjoy a view. While this is not a hike for anyone looking to set a speed record, it is also not a hike for beginners. As usual, having fun is the goal - no whining :)

Bring all the usual stuff for a 9-mile, 6-hour, trek in the mountains. If you don't know what that is, you should not be doing this hike - seriously.

We'll have dinner after the hike at Sunflower in Cleveland, the best American-style Chinese food in Georgia!

Required Items to Bring:
2-3 liters water
Small flashlight in case we get delayed and finish after sunset
Trail lunch/snacks
Money for gas and dinner
All the usual stuff

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

How to Get There:

Carpool to Event Distance (round trip):

170Mile(s)

Carpool Departure Time:

9:00 am

Carpool Location:

Carpool Directions:

Carpool Cost:

Estimated cost per vehicle for this event is $68.00 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:

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