Coosa Backcountry Loop - Thu, Oct 26 2023

Coosa Backcountry Loop

The Basics:

Event Type:

Hike

Event Location:

Vogel State Park

Date(s) & Time:

Thu, Oct 26 2023 8:45 am >> Thu, Oct 26 2023 3:15 pm (Carpool Departure: 7:15 am *log in for location*)

Registration Opens:

Mon, Oct 16 2023 7:00 pm

Registration Cut Off:

Thu, Oct 26 2023 6:00 am

Event Duration:

6 Hours 30 Minutes

Difficulty Rating:

D5: Difficult

Distance:

13 Miles

Pace:

Moderate

Trip Leader(s):

RonnyJ (Call me Ron)

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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:

9 / 0 (To see who's signed up, log in to the Member Area)

Are Dogs Permitted:

Yes

Itinerary:

It's been a long time since I did the Coosa Backcountry Loop, join me as we attack a high end D5 at Vogel State Park.

We will start at the Vogel State Park Visitors Center where flush toilets provide a luxury beginning to our trek. The first 3.5 miles of this hike are easy and beautiful, then we cross West Wolf Creek Road... We gain 2000 feet of elevation in 3 miles as we reach the (almost) summit of Coosa... a long slog. This is where we will stop for lunch and laughs. Once lunch is over, 1.5 miles of downhill is our reward, then we cross Wolf Pen Gap Road... the climb of Slaughter Mountain is less than a mile, but it is a steep climb. After we catch or breath by the big rock, we do a 3.5 mile descent past beautiful creeks as we rejoice that no more uphill is coming our way.

This is a difficult D5 hike with over 3600 feet of gain, only experienced hikers should sign up!

We will be joined by my furry friend Buck. If a little doggy attention is not your thing, this is probably not the right event for you.

Required Items to Bring:

Food

Boots

Layered clothing

Recommended Items to Bring:
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Rain gear

Mushing Attire

How to Get There:

Event Directions:

We will meet in front of the Vogel State Park Visitors Center

Click here for trailhead location

Carpool to Event Distance (round trip):

135Mile(s)

Carpool Departure Time:

7:15 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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