GA 4,000-Footer Challenge: Coosa Bald

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GA 4,000-Footer Challenge: Coosa Bald

The Basics:

Event Type:

Hike

Event Location:

Coosa Bald, Georgia

Date(s) & Time:

Sat, Dec 19 2026 10:00 am >> Sat, Dec 19 2026 4:00 pm (Carpool Departure: 8:00 am *log in for location*)

Registration Opens:

Fri, Dec 11 2026 6:00 pm

Registration Cut Off:

Fri, Dec 18 2026 6:00 pm

Event Duration:

6 Hours

Difficulty Rating:

D4: Moderate to Difficult

Distance:

8.1 Miles

Pace:

Moderate

Trip Leader(s):

Joseph Wang

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Member Cost:

None

Participant Info:

Who's Invited:

Members Only, 21 And Older Only

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Minimum Group Size:

Number Registered So Far:

1 / 0 (To see who's signed up, log in to the Member Area)

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Itinerary:

Join me for a scenic North Georgia hike as we summit Coosa Bald (4,271 feet), one of Georgia's 4,000-foot peaks! This hike is part of my goal to summit all 32 peaks on Georgia's 4,000-footer challenge list, and I'd love for you to join me!

Located in the Chattahoochee National Forest near Blairsville and Vogel State Park, Coosa Bald offers a beautiful hike through the North Georgia mountains, with peaceful forest scenery, mountain views, and a rewarding summit.

Our carpool will meet and Windward Park and Ride for an 8am departure time. We'll head to FS-108 to Coosa Bald for a hiking time of 10am.

We'll begin our hike near Wolf Pen Gap Road and follow West Wolf Creek Road to Calf Stomp Road (FS-108). From there, we'll continue along the forest service road until we reach the Coosa Backcountry Trail. We'll follow the trail uphill toward Coosa Bald, enjoying the changing scenery as we gain elevation.

Once we reach the summit, we'll take a well-deserved break to enjoy the surroundings, take pictures, and celebrate another Georgia 4,000-footer! After our break, we'll retrace our steps back to our vehicles.

Hike Details:

Distance: Approximately 8.1 miles round trip
Elevation Gain: Approximately 1,781 feet
Summit Elevation: 4,271 feet
Difficulty: Moderate
Trail Type: Out and back

This hike includes forest service roads and mountain trails with steady uphill sections.

Come enjoy a great day in the North Georgia mountains as we check another 4,000-footer off the list!

https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/georgia/coosa-bald-via-fs-108

Required Items to Bring:

Weather approprite hiking clothes

Lunch/Snacks

Water (2L at least)

Comfortable hiking shoes/boots

Change of clothes/shoes for the ride back and Towel

Rain gear (just in case)

Cash for carpool

Hiking Poles

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How to Get There:

Event Directions:

Coosa Bald

Carpool to Event Distance (round trip):

128Mile(s)

Carpool Departure Time:

8:00 am

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Carpool Cost:

Estimated cost per vehicle for this event is $51.20 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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Registration for this event opens at 12/11/2026 6:00:00 PM