Date/Time
Date(s) - 03/19/16
8:30 am - 5:00 pm
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List of Attendees
- Bill Ulseth
- Rony K
- lina zhao
- Peter de Lastic
- yongyue Hu
Date: Saturday, March 19, 2016
Hiking Distance: 5 miles
Difficulty Level: D2 (Beginner’s Hike)
Carpool Time: 8:30 am at Intown
Carpool fee: $8 per person for 4 people sharing a car
Hike Leader: Peter de Lastic (770-880-2966)
Cooper Branch Trail —length: 0.3 miles
The Cooper Branch Trail mostly follows the shoreline of Allatoona Lake offering the hiker scenic views of Allatoona Lake. There are some bluebird boxes and down trees which is an excellent habitat for wildlife. If you look closely and are quiet you might see some bluebirds and other wildlife while walking the trail. This trail consists of hills and the forest has mixed pine and hardwoods.
Cooper’s Furnace Trail – length: 1 mile
The Cooper’s Furnace Trail follows the route of a 19th Century mining railroad through a mixed pine and hardwood forest. The forest has a rich variety of trees, shrubs, wildflowers, and an abundance of wildlife. A beaver and a muskrat inhabit the pond at the end of the trail.
Laurel Ridge Trail – length: 1 mile
The Laurel Ridge Trail crosses the slopes of mixed a pine and hardwood covered ridge overlooking the Etowah River Valley. Theses slopes are graced by a variety of trees, shrubs, and wildflowers. Wildlife and breathtaking Blue Ridge vistas are common to this trail. You will be able to access the Pine Mountain Recreation Area from this trail. Pine Mountain Recreation Area is managed and maintained by Cartersville Parks and Recreation.
Allatoona Dam, the Cooper’s Furnace historic area and Allatoona Lake. Wildlife which may be encountered includes deer, turkey, fox, bobcat, squirrel, and rabbit. Birds frequently seen are hawks, blue jays, songbirds, and crows. Occasionally, a Bald Eagle may even be spotted along the river.
Things to bring: – Lunch or snacks – Water (1-1.5 liters) – Hiking Shoes & Pole – Layered clothing – Hat and maybe gloves – Camera (optional).
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