Coosa Triple Crown (Coosa, Slaughter & Blood Mtns) - Thu, Dec 8 2022

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Coosa Triple Crown (Coosa, Slaughter & Blood Mtns)


The Basics:
Event Type:Hike
Event Location: Vogel State Park   Hike: Coosa Triple Crown (Coosa, Slaughter & Blood Mtns)   National Weather Service Forecast
Date(s) & Time:Thu, Dec 8 2022  8:30 am >> Thu, Dec 8 2022 4:00 pm  (Carpool Departure: 7:00 am   *log in for location*)
Registration Opens: Sat, Dec 3 2022 10:00 am
Registration Cut Off: Wed, Dec 7 2022 6:00 am
Event Duration:7 Hours 30 Minutes
Difficulty Rating:D6: Advanced
Distance:17.5 Miles
Pace:Moderate
Trip Leader(s):
Leigh B
Tim W
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Member Cost:None

Participant Info:
Who's Invited: Members Only, 21 And Older Only
Maximum Group Size:10
Minimum Group Size:3
Number Registered So Far: 7 / 0 (To see who's signed up, log in to the Member Area)
Are Dogs Permitted: Yes

Itinerary:

Please join Tim for his 3rd co-lead hike as an AOC prospective trip leader.

This challenging D6 hike will traverse 3 of Georgia's 4000+ ft mountains and will definitely test your fitness. Starting at Vogel State Park we'll follow the Coosa Backcountry Trail plus an added side trip up Blood Mtn for fun.

This is a harder hike than the distance and elevation numbers on the AllTrails map below.  Count on over 17 miles with over 4500 elevation gain.  (Yes, the trails are all open :)

The hike includes a long ascent up Coosa Mtn before intersecting with the Duncan Ridge Trail.  We'll turn south on the DRT descending into Wolf Pen Gap before a short, sharp climb up Slaughter Mtn.  Next we join the AT for an easier than expected climb up Blood Mtn.  Then we'll backtrack to the Coosa Trail and complete the loop back to Vogel.

A pass is needed to park at Vogel Start Park.  A $5 daily pass can be purchased at the park or online at https://gastateparks.org/ThingsToKnow, or you can use your annual State ParkPass.

Due to the difficulty of the hike you need prior strong D6 experience or the equivalent.  Average pace should be 2.5+ mph.  If there are no previous D6 hikes in your profile expect an email to assess your compatibility for the hike.


Required Items to Bring:

Water and/or sports drink

Lunch and snacks

Sturdy and comfortable hiking shoes or boots

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

Hiking poles

Rain gear

Peachy outlook

Towel


How to Get There:
Event Directions:

Vogel State Park - Please park in the lot across from the Visitor's Center near the lake

Directions to the trailhead

Carpool to Event Distance (round trip):135Mile(s)
Carpool Departure Time: 7:00 am
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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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Cancellation/Partial Attendance:   Please review the AOC cancellation policy.