Solo 2day - Coosa Backcountry

13.5 hours of blissful sleep

Even with freezing temps and a storm going all night with wind, rain, and thunderstorms; I slept better than I ever have.  13 1/2 hours of straight through sleep!!


  • Distance        13 miles 
  • Camping        permit only 
  • Ave Grade 15% 
  • Max Grade 60% for 250 LF
  • Ave X-slope 15% 
  • Max X-slope 50% for 50 LF 
  • Min Width 6 inches

Beginning at the Backcountry trailhead, follow the green-blazed access trail to where the green-blazed Coosa Backcountry Trail begins its loop up and over the summit of Duncan Ridge and connection can be made with several trails in the Chattahoochee National Forest.  hikers will climb and descend over 1 mile in elevation crossing 3 ridgelines.

Over a Mile of Elevation Change!

The Coosa Backcountry Trail is classified as a strenuous hike with overnight recommended.  You better be ready to tackle the elevation changes, that at times are 60% grade.

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