Coosa Backcountry Trail Hike/Run

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Coosa Backcountry Trail Hike/Run

The Basics:

Event Type:

Hike

Event Location:

Vogel State Park

Date(s) & Time:

Sat, Nov 14 2009 8:30 am >> N/A (Carpool Departure: 7:00 am *log in for location*)

Registration Opens:

Wed, Oct 28 2009 9:30 pm

Registration Cut Off:

Fri, Nov 13 2009 8:00 pm

Event Duration:

Depends on the group

Difficulty Rating:

D6: Advanced

Trip Leader(s):

Elizabeth Deretchin
Scott Sanders

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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:

9 / 0 (To see who's signed up, log in to the Member Area)

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Itinerary:

This event is for those interested in long distance trail running/hiking. We will go clockwise for one loop of the trail. The goal is a very fast hike and some running. We'll stay together in small groups of people with similiar pace. We'll employ the "inch worm" hiking technique of letting the tail catch up to the head from time to time. We'll collect at gaps, peaks, intersections, stream crossings.

The Coosa Backcountry is a rugged 13 mile loop that originates at Vogel State Park. This is a very strenuous trail with extended climbs and descents. The trail meanders through remote areas. A permit is required from the park office to hike this trail.

The official AOC trip ends with the single loop of the trail at Vogel state park. The single loop is a D5 level event.

Optionally you may stay and do another loop. The second loop makes it a D6 event.

Here's a link to the Coosa Backcountry Trail with route and elevation info.

Required Items to Bring:
• water
• energy food
• trail running shoes
• personal first aid kit

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

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):

0Mile(s)

Carpool Departure Time:

7:00 am

Carpool Location:

Carpool Directions:

Notes:

This event will take place unless HEAVY rain and thunder storms are in the forecast. We will hike/run in light rain.

There is a $5 parking fee per vehicle.

* We encourage all members to follow our Etiquette Guidelines while participating in AOC events.

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