Georgia Triple Crown with a Coosa summit - Training Hike

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Georgia Triple Crown with a Coosa summit - Training Hike

The Basics:

Event Type:

Hike

Event Location:

Vogel State Park. 405 Vogel State Park Rd. Blairsville. 30512

Hike: Georgia Triple Crown with a Coosa summit - Training Hike

Date(s) & Time:

Fri, Jun 2 2023 9:00 am >> Fri, Jun 2 2023 4:30 pm (Carpool Departure: 7:15 am *log in for location*)

Registration Opens:

Tue, May 30 2023 8:00 am

Registration Cut Off:

Thu, Jun 1 2023 9:00 pm

Event Duration:

7 Hours 30 Minutes

Difficulty Rating:

D6: Advanced

Distance:

18 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

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Number Registered So Far:

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

Are Dogs Permitted:

Yes

Itinerary:

Georgia Triple Crown

The Georgia Triple Crown is an AOC classic and a perfect way to train for a big hiking trip (which is what we are doing)

Join us as we hike the Coosa Backcountry loop trail and add on the summit of Coosa Mountain and Blood Mountain. We will meet at the Vogel State Park visitors center and make our way to the Backcountry loop trailhead. This hike starts with a nice stroll in the woods with beautiful forest views and a pleasant atmosphere. Then we hit the 4.7 mile, endless ascent of Coosa Mt. At least at the top we will have a nice view. After the summit, we get back on the trail, have a nice descent before hitting the beast that is Slaughter Mt. No views here, just pain. The descent of Slaughter is very nice as we rock hop across a few streams. When the DRT peels off of the loop trail, we stick to the DRT and head for our third summit, Blood Mt. After Blood, we take the long descent back to our cars to complete our loop adventure.

This is a difficult D6 hike with 4700 feet of gain, additionally a pace of 2.7 mph will be maintained on this difficult trek. Recent D6 experience is required to join the fun.

We will stop for lunch along the way - usually at the top of Slaughter Mountain.

Thanks to Ron J for the map and the original write up

Required Items to Bring:

Water, water and some more water

Lunch/Snacks

Recommended Items to Bring:
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Electrolytes

Poles

How to Get There:

Event Directions:

Click here for trailhead location

Carpool to Event Distance (round trip):

133Mile(s)

Carpool Departure Time:

7:15 am

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Carpool Cost:

Estimated cost per vehicle for this event is $53.20 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.

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