Last Minute - Coosa Backcountry Trail

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Last Minute - Coosa Backcountry Trail

The Basics:

Event Type:

Hike

Event Location:

Vogel State Park

Date(s) & Time:

Sun, Mar 3 2013 9:30 am >> Sun, Mar 3 2013 4:04 pm (Carpool Departure: 8:00 am *log in for location*)

Registration Opens:

Sat, Mar 2 2013 4:04 pm

Registration Cut Off:

Sat, Mar 2 2013 11:00 pm

Event Duration:

6 Hours 34 Minutes

Difficulty Rating:

D5: Difficult (Exploratory)

Distance:

13 Miles

Pace:

Moderate

Trip Leader(s):

Melanie Marks

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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:

5 / 0 (To see who's signed up, log in to the Member Area)

Are Dogs Permitted:

Yes

Note: This is an "EXPLORATORY" trip. This means that there are parts of this trip, or perhaps the whole trip, that is new to your Trip Leader(s). However, they are confident that this will not be an issue.
This note is here so that you can make an informed decision. When a Trip Leader isn't personally familiar with a trip, there is an increased chance of things not going as planned and you need to be prepared. The Trip Leader may have additional details in the itinerary.

Itinerary:

Anyone want to join us for a Sunday morning hike up to Coosa Bald? The pace will be moderate (no, really, I swear). I am not looking to make this a fitness hike, so it's good for those that want to explore this trail, but have concerns about keeping up with the fast trip leaders.

I have hiked this trail, but not led it. So, if there is someone with us that knows the trail well, and feels comfortable at the front of the pack, I welcome that. Otherwise, we will gather regularly to get everyone together.

The trail is 13 miles and quite steep at times (~3800 elevation gain).

This is a strenuous hike, even if we are not taking it at lightening speed!

Required Items to Bring:

water

trail snacks

positive attitude!

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

hiking poles

layered clothing

How to Get There:

Carpool to Event Distance (round trip):

135Mile(s)

Carpool Departure Time:

8:00 am

Carpool Location:

Carpool Directions:

Carpool Cost:

Estimated cost per vehicle for this event is $54.00 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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