Coosa Backcountry Modified Loop - Tue, Apr 23 2024

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Coosa Backcountry Modified Loop


The Basics:
Event Type:Hike
Event Location: Vogel State Park. 405 Vogel State Park Rd. Blairsville. 30512   Hike: Coosa Backcountry Modified Loop   National Weather Service Forecast
Date(s) & Time:Tue, Apr 23 2024  8:45 am >> Tue, Apr 23 2024 4:00 pm  (Carpool Departure: 7:00 am   *log in for location*)
Registration Opens: Sun, Apr 7 2024 6:00 pm
Registration Cut Off: Mon, Apr 22 2024 6:00 pm
Event Duration:7 Hours 15 Minutes
Difficulty Rating:D6: Advanced
Distance:16 Miles
Pace:Moderate
Trip Leader(s):
Tim W
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Member Cost:None

Participant Info:
Who's Invited: Members Only, 21 And Older Only
Maximum Group Size:10
Minimum Group Size:3
Number Registered So Far: 7 / 0 (To see who's signed up, log in to the Member Area)
Are Dogs Permitted: Yes

Itinerary:

Please join me on a slight deviation from the traditional Coosa Backcountry Loop. We'll head in the nontraditional clockwise direction up and over Slaughter mtn first and then climb and descend Coosa Bald to White Oak Stomp Gap before circling back around the mountain and down to Vogel. 

I'll also be in search of water and camping at White Oak Stomp Gap for an upcoming backpack trip so count on a brief stop there with an optional detour downhill to look for water.

Starting at the Vogle State Park visitors center we'll find the Bear Hair trail.  Following it we'll turn north onto the Duncan Ridge trail and climb Slaughter mtn.  Descending the mountain to Wolf Pen gap we cross hwy 180 before climbing Coosa Bald. After lunching on Coosa we descend to White Oak Stomp Gap then turn left onto Roaring Fork trail to rejoin the Coosa Backcountry trail leading back to Vogel.

You need prior D6 or high end D5 experience or the equivalent to join. This is a moderate D6 hike of about 16 miles and 4200 ft of elevation gain.  The pace will be around 2.7 mph and you should feel comfortable on hikes lasting 6+ hrs at a quick pace with minimum breaks. If there are no previous D6 hikes in your profile expect an email to assess your compatibility for the hike.


Required Items to Bring:

Water

Lunch/Snacks

 

Recommended Items to Bring:
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Electrolytes

Poles

Towel


How to Get There:
Event Directions:

Please meet at Vogel State Park ready to hike by 8:45am.

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Carpool to Event Distance (round trip):150Mile(s)
Carpool Departure Time: 7:00 am
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Carpool Cost: Estimated cost per vehicle for this event is $60.00 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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