Coosa Backcountry Trek - Group Hike

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Coosa Backcountry Trek - Group Hike

The Basics:

Event Type:

Hike

Event Location:

Vogel State Park

Date(s) & Time:

Sat, Nov 9 2013 8:00 am >> Sat, Nov 9 2013 5:00 pm (Carpool Departure: 6:30 am *log in for location*)

Registration Opens:

Sat, Oct 12 2013 10:00 am

Registration Cut Off:

Fri, Nov 8 2013 11:59 pm

Event Duration:

9 Hours plus/minus

Difficulty Rating:

D5: Difficult

Pace:

Moderate

Trip Leader(s):

Tom Jarosz (Yah-rosz)

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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:

8 / 0 (To see who's signed up, log in to the Member Area)

Are Dogs Permitted:

Itinerary:

Join me for a long day of hiking the beautiful 13.7 mile Coosa Backcountry Trail. Estimated time of finish can vary - expect to be gone most of the day with no definite return time. This is a group hike so we will carpool together to the event and hike & finish as a group. Our trekking speed will be as fast as the slowest person on the hike, so if you're a fast or slow hiker, this may not be the hike for you. As a group, we will also have a brief 10-15 minute stop near the top of Coosa for lunch.

This is a strenuous trail and only those in excellent physical condition should participate. This hike is recommended for only advanced hikers with previous long distance hikes of 10 or more miles in the mountains or recent D5 experience.

Notes:

1. This is not a beginner's hike and geared towards hikers with previous and recent D5 and/or D6 hiking experience.

2. Schedule and itinerary are subject to change at the discretion of the trip leader.

3. The Trip Leader reserves the right to remove anyone from the list that he feels cannot handle this trip..

Required Items to Bring:
Good hiking shoes/boots
Blister kit
Lots of Gatorade or water
Lunch

Recommended Items to Bring:
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Hiking poles

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):

0Mile(s)

Carpool Departure Time:

6:30 am

Carpool Location:

Carpool Directions:

Notes:

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

Cost Includes:

Parking fee ($4 or $5) - pay at park

Cancellation/Partial Attendance: Please review the AOC cancellation policy.
*Note: No hiking on heavy rain/thunderstorms