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, Feb 23 2014 10:00 am >> Sun, Feb 23 2014 12:00 pm (Carpool Departure: 9:00 am *log in for location*)

Registration Opens:

Thu, Jan 16 2014 8:00 am

Registration Cut Off:

Sun, Feb 23 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:

15 / 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 3.5 miles. Trailhead will be on your right. If you reach the end of the road you went about 1 mile too far.

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.