Coosa Backcountry Trail
Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forests, Union County, GA
Point-to-point trail in Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forests, Union County, GA. Hiking.
- Distance
- 11 mi (17.8 km)
- Elevation Gain
- 3,366 ft (1,026 m)
- Est. Time
- 5 hr 15 min
- High point
- 4,154 ft (1,266 m)
- Difficulty
- Expert
- Route type
- Point to point
Features
Along the way
- Campsite 2.3 mi (3.7 km) from start
- Campsite 2.9 mi (4.7 km) from start
- Campsite 2.9 mi (4.7 km) from start
- Campsite 4.2 mi (6.8 km) from start
- Campsite 5.4 mi (8.7 km) from start
- Peak: Wildcat Knob 7.2 mi (11.6 km) from start
- Campsite 9.1 mi (14.7 km) from start
- Campsite 10.1 mi (16.3 km) from start
- Campsite 10.5 mi (16.9 km) from start
From OpenStreetMap. Check before you rely on water or toilets.
Questions about Coosa Backcountry Trail
How long is Coosa Backcountry Trail?
Coosa Backcountry Trail is 11 mi (17.8 km) long. Most people take about 5 hr 15 min. It climbs 3,366 ft (1,026 m) in total, up to a high point of 4,154 ft (1,266 m).
How hard is Coosa Backcountry Trail?
GoTrails rates it Expert, from its length and how much it climbs.
Where do you park for Coosa Backcountry Trail?
No parking mapped: check before you drive.
Are there water and toilets on Coosa Backcountry Trail?
No water mapped: bring all you need. No toilets mapped.
Is Coosa Backcountry Trail shaded?
Mostly shaded (100% under trees).
Can you bring a dog on Coosa Backcountry Trail?
Yes, dogs are allowed, according to OpenStreetMap.
What can you do on Coosa Backcountry Trail?
Best for Hiking. Surface: dirt.
Is this a good week for Coosa Backcountry Trail?
GoTrails turns the 7-day forecast at the start and at the high point into a clear go / no-go: temperature, rain, storms, wind, heat, air quality and daylight, with a suggested start time. This week’s call is at the top of this page.
Trails near Coosa Backcountry Trail
- Coosa Backcountry Trail Blood Mountain Wilderness · Hard · 4.6 mi (7.5 km)
- Bear Hair Gap Trail Blood Mountain Wilderness · Hard · 5.3 mi (8.5 km)
- Outlook Trail Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forests · Easy · 0.2 mi (0.4 km)
- Bear Hair Gap Trail / Coosa Backcountry Trail Vogel State Park · Easy · 1 mi (1.7 km)
- Trahlyta Lake Trail Vogel State Park · Easy · 1.6 mi (2.6 km)
- Sosebee Cove Trail Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forests · Easy · 0.2 mi (0.3 km)
- Byron Herbert Reece Trail Blood Mountain Wilderness · Moderate · 2.6 mi (4.3 km)
- Byron Herbert Reece Trail Blood Mountain Wilderness · Easy · 1.3 mi (2.2 km)
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