Sunday Morning Hike: Cooper Furnace

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Sunday Morning Hike: Cooper Furnace

The Basics:

Event Type:

Hike

Event Location:

Laurel Ridge/Cooper Branch Trailhead off Hwy 20 Spur

Hike: Sunday Morning Hike: Cooper Furnace

Date(s) & Time:

Sun, Oct 26 2014 10:00 am >> Sun, Oct 26 2014 12:00 pm (Carpool Departure: 9:00 am *log in for location*)

Registration Opens:

Sun, Oct 19 2014 8:00 pm

Registration Cut Off:

Sun, Oct 26 2014 2:00 am

Event Duration:

2 Hours

Difficulty Rating:

D2: Easy to Moderate

Distance:

4 Miles

Pace:

Moderate

Trip Leader(s):

Richard A. Zalik

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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:

6 / 0 (To see who's signed up, log in to the Member Area)

Are Dogs Permitted:

Yes

Itinerary:

We will walk a loop consisting of the Cooper Furnace Trail and the Laurel Ridge Trail, plus a side trip to a scenic overlook, for a total walking distance of about 4 miles.

The Cooper Furnace Trail follows the route of a 19th century mining railroad bed through a mixed pine and hardwood forest. It features a vast variety of trees, shrubs and wildflowers. Wildlife is abundant here. A natural feature of interest is a pond inhabited by beaver and muskrat.

The Laurel Ridge Trail crosses the slopes of a mixed pine and hardwood ridge overlooking the Etowah River Valley. Along the way see an abundance of mountain laurel and 32 varieties of identified trees.

Recommended Items to Bring:
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Water and good walking shoes.

How to Get There:

Event Directions:

From Atlanta go to I-75 Exit 290, take a right onto GA 20 East then an immediate right onto Spur 20. Continue about 2.5 miles. Trailhead will be on your right. There is another trailhead about a mile further ahead, and the road ends at the park office after about another mile .

Carpool to Event Distance (round trip):

50Mile(s)

Carpool Departure Time:

9:00 am

Carpool Location:

Carpool Directions:

Carpool Cost:

Estimated cost per vehicle for this event is $20.00 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.

Cost Includes:

Share car expenses with carpool drivers.

Cancellation/Partial Attendance: Please review the AOC cancellation policy.