Coosa Backcountry Hiking - Advanced Hikers - Sat, Apr 17 2010

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Coosa Backcountry Hiking - Advanced Hikers


The Basics:
Event Type:Hike
Event Location: Vogel State Park
Date(s) & Time:Sat, Apr 17 2010  9:00 am >> N/A  (Carpool Departure: 7:30 am   *log in for location*)
Registration Opens: Thu, Apr 1 2010 9:00 am
Registration Cut Off: Fri, Apr 16 2010 11:55 pm
Event Duration:Several hours
Difficulty Rating:D5: Difficult
Trip Leader(s):
Tom
John Weatherman
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Member Cost:None

Participant Info:
Who's Invited: Members Only, 21 And Older Only
Maximum Group Size:16
Minimum Group Size:5
Number Registered So Far: 14 / 0 (To see who's signed up, log in to the Member Area)
Are Dogs Permitted: No

Itinerary:
Join me for a long day of hiking the beautiful 13.7 mile Coosa Backcountry Trail.

This is a strenuous trail and only those in excellent physical condition should participate. This hike is recommended for only advanced hikers with previous long distance hikes of 10 or more miles in the mountains.

Required Items to Bring:
Good hiking shoes/boots
Lots of Gatorade or water
Lunch
Recommended Items to Bring:
Use our Event Checklists to make sure you have everything you need.
Hiking poles

How to Get There:
Event Directions:Take GA 400/US 19 north to Dahlonega.  We will make a pit stop in Dahlonega at the McDonald's there.  It will be on your left on US 19.  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: 7:30 am
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Carpool Directions:   Log in for directions

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

Cost Includes:Parking fee ($4 or $5) - pay at park

Cancellation/Partial Attendance:   Please review the AOC cancellation policy.
*Note: No hiking on heavy rain/thunderstorms