Double Coosa! - Sat, Apr 2 2011

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Double Coosa!

The Basics:

Event Type:

Hike

Event Location:

Vogel State Park

Date(s) & Time:

Sat, Apr 2 2011 9:30 am >> N/A (Carpool Departure: 7:00 am *log in for location*)

Registration Opens:

Sun, Mar 13 2011 6:00 pm

Registration Cut Off:

Thu, Mar 31 2011 11:55 am

Event Duration:

10 hours of hiking

Difficulty Rating:

D6: Advanced

Trip Leader(s):

Armin
Marcus

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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:

7 / 0 (To see who's signed up, log in to the Member Area)

Are Dogs Permitted:

Itinerary:

This event is for those interested in long distance trail 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 hiking shoes
personal first aid kit
rain gear

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

change of comfortable clothes for after
head lamp
rain gear
towel
sun screen
bandana

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):

120Mile(s)

Carpool Departure Time:

7:00 am

Carpool Location:

Carpool Directions:

Carpool Cost:

Estimated cost per vehicle for this event is $48.00 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:

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

Cancellation/Partial Attendance: Please review the AOC cancellation policy.
*Note: This event hike will take place unless thunderstorms or constant rain are forcast