Conasauga River Swimming in Natural Pools

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Conasauga River Swimming in Natural Pools

The Basics:

Event Type:

Backpacking

Event Location:

Cohutta Wilderness

Date(s) & Time:

Sat, May 28 2011 10:30 am >> Sun, May 29 2011 5:21 pm (Carpool Departure: 9:00 am *log in for location*)

Registration Opens:

Thu, May 5 2011 9:00 am

Registration Cut Off:

Wed, May 25 2011 5:00 pm

Event Duration:

1 Days 6 Hours 51 Minutes

Difficulty Rating:

D4: Moderate to Difficult

Pace:

Leisurely

Trip Leader(s):

Lucy Clinton
Tom Collins

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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:

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

Are Dogs Permitted:

Yes

Itinerary:

The Cohutta Wilderness covers 37,000 acres that spill over the Georgia/Tennessee border and lie within the 95,000-acre Cohutta Wildlife Management Area. Since being designated as a wilderness in 1975, the area is returning to the way it was when only Native Americans lived here.

We will be hiking the Conasauga River Trail - a perfect trip for those seeking a great rustic wilderness experience. Be prepared to get yourself and your dog very wet as we expect to do about 18 or more river crossings (each way). Bring hiking poles/sticks for balance and waterproof your gear.

Please be aware that depending on rainfall, some river crossings can be waist high. If you are bringing a dog, make sure that they love getting wet or are small enough to carry across. We will not stop at each river crossing to change shoes so please be prepared to walk with wet feet. Hiking boots will quickly become soggy foot weights so you might want to wear hiking sandals or old tennis shoes.

The entire trail is 12.1 miles, but we will hike in about 4-6 miles depending on where we decide to camp (camping is permitted anywhere except on the trail/trailhead). Next day we will backtrack to our vehicles.

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How to Get There:

Event Directions:

GPS Location: 34.854870, -84.581154

Take 575 N (24.4 miles)
Continue onto GA-515 E (28.3 miles)

From the Ellijay square take GA 52 West for 9.5 miles to the Lake Conasauga Recreation Area sign.
Turn right on FS 18 and continue 3.5 miles before turning right onto FS 68.
After traveling approximately 6.0 miles, turn right on FS 64 at the three-way junction near Potatopatch Mountain.
Proceed 1.4 miles to the Conasuaga River Trail sign and parking area.

Carpool to Event Distance (round trip):

160Mile(s)

Carpool Departure Time:

9:00 am

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Carpool Directions:

Carpool Cost:

Estimated cost per vehicle for this event is $64.00 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.

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