Date/Time
Date(s) - 10/10/15
8:00 am - 6:00 pm
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List of Attendees
- Rony K
- Debbie Wehunt
Date: Saturday, October 10, 2015
Hiking Distance: 8.2 miles
Difficulty Level: D3
Carpool Time: 8:00 AM at Intown Community Church
Cost: $15 per person
Hike Leader: Rony Koshy
A scenic drive on Hwy. 52 near the Cohutta Wilderness leads visitors to this mountain getaway. Hikers, mountain bikers and horseback riders will find some of the most beautiful trails in Georgia, winding through hardwood forest and blueberry thickets, crossing streams and circling a pretty lake. Hikers can also explore a stone fire tower built by the Civilian Conservation Corps and an ancient rock wall which stand on the highest point of the mountain. The mysterious 855-foot-long wall is thought to have been built by early Indians as fortification against more hostile Indians or for ancient ceremonies.
The Gahuti Trail travels around the edge of the park, passing just below the summits of both Cohutta and Fort mountains. Ever changing, the trail is both beautiful and challenging in all seasons. Hikers should always be aware of changing weather.
Required Items to Bring:
– Water 2 liters
– Trail snacks
– Lunch
– Good hiking boots/shoes/hat.
Recommended Items to Bring:
– Daypack
– Hiking stick
– Camera
We are creating a fund for the hiking group. This is to help compensate drivers if they should experience damage to their vehicles while driving or incur any fines for road violations or parking. We ask that every person hiking gives a $1 donation each time they hike, which will be collected when you sign the waiver document when you arrive. This money is separate from what you pay the driver for gas costs.
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