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Conasauga River Trail - Cohutta Wilderness


The Basics:
Event Type:Backpacking
Event Location: Cohutta Wilderness

Date(s) & Time:Sat, Sep 6 2008, Sun, Sep 7 2008  8:00 am >> N/A  (Carpool Departure: 8:00 am   *log in for location*)
Registration Opens: Tue, Jul 1 2008 12:00 am
Registration Cut Off: Thu, Sep 4 2008 11:55 pm
Event Duration:Two days, for a distance of 13 miles.
Difficulty Rating:D5: Difficult
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:12
Minimum Group Size:5
Number Registered So Far: 10 / 0 (To see who's signed up, log in to the Member Area)
Are Dogs Permitted: No

Itinerary:
After leaving some cars at the end of the trail at FS 17B at an elevation of 1, 640 ft., we will drive to Betty Gap (elevation 3,100 ft.), where we will begin our walk. The trail fords the Conasauga River a total of 38 times. We will walk 5.4 miles on Saturday and camp at Bray Field, and should be back in Atlanta on Sunday before 6 PM.

Required Items to Bring:
  • Tent.
  • Sleeping bag.
  • Headlamp/ flashlight.
  • Lunch and dinner for Saturday, and breakfast and lunch for Sunday.
  • Trail snacks.
  • 1 liter of water.
  • Sandals or sneakers (to ford the Conasauga).
  • Hiking Poles/ hiking stick.
  • Rain gear/ poncho.
  • Shorts or bathing suit
    		• Recommended Items to Bring:
    Use our Event Checklists to make sure you have everything you need.
  • Towel.
  • Insect repellent.

    • How to Get There:
    Event Directions:Carpool only, please.
    Carpool to Event Distance (round trip):180Mile(s)
    Carpool Departure Time: 8:00 am
    Carpool Location:   Log in for location
    Carpool Directions:   Log in for directions
    Carpool Cost: Estimated cost per vehicle for this event is $72.00 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:
    - The organizer will bring filtering equipment to treat water.
    * We encourage all members to follow our Etiquette Guidelines while participating in AOC events.

    Cost Includes:Please share gas expenses with carpool drivers.

    Cancellation/Partial Attendance:   Please review the AOC cancellation policy.