Coopers Furnace and Pine Mountain Summit - Tue, Sep 12 2023

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Coopers Furnace and Pine Mountain Summit


The Basics:
Event Type:Hike
Event Location: Pine Mountain (near Cartersville)   Hike: Coopers Furnace and Pine Mountain Summit   National Weather Service Forecast
Date(s) & Time:Tue, Sep 12 2023  10:00 am >> Tue, Sep 12 2023 2:00 pm
Registration Opens: Fri, Sep 8 2023 8:00 pm
Registration Cut Off: Mon, Sep 11 2023 8:00 pm
Event Duration:4 Hours
Difficulty Rating:D4: Moderate to Difficult
Distance:8.5 Miles
Pace:Moderate
Trip Leader(s):
Ann
Ralph Howard
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Member Cost:None

Participant Info:
Who's Invited: Members Only, 21 And Older Only
Maximum Group Size:8
Minimum Group Size:3
Number Registered So Far: 8 / 0 (To see who's signed up, log in to the Member Area)
Are Dogs Permitted: No

Itinerary:

This is a kinda a double lollipop hike, (see below for trail information).  This hike is 8.5 miles and 1700 feet of elevation gain.  Average moving pace is around 2.5mph.

We will start on the West Trailhead, off of Route 113 (see address below).   There is a portapotty here.

Highlights:  the lake, the views, the furnace, the big tree, snacks

We will hike with a lead and a sweep.

We will stop for a brief lunch/snack. 

This is a solid D4 hike, you must have recent D4/5 events to participate in this hike. 


Required Items to Bring:

poles are a good idea, lotsa roots 

water/beverage

snack(s)/lunch stuff

Recommended Items to Bring:
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How to Get There:
Event Directions:
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    Here is the location on Google Maps of the West trailhead parking lot at Komatsu Dr SE, Cartersville, GA 30121

Notes:

Trail information.

https://www.alltrails.com/explore/trail/us/georgia/pine-mountain-via-coopers-furnace-trail?mobileMap=false&ref=sidebar-static-map


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