Hiked the Duncan Ridge Trail to the summit in late summer, pretty negligible views through the foliage but a nice serene hike through the Appalachians.
johnmnichols - Dec 31, 2007 6:24 pm Date Climbed: May 7, 2006
Great mountain
Climbed this several times as part of the Coosa Backcountry Loop. It's very easy to also throw in a summit of Blood Mountain with a ~1.5 mile round trip effort. Views are worth it.
Aeldrin - May 1, 2006 1:43 am Date Climbed: Apr 30, 2006
Summit via Coosa Backcountry Trail
A beautiful day to be up on the mountain! It was fairly overcast, making for a cool day that was just right. If it had been any warmer, it would have been fairly uncomfortable to be up there. A lot of the local wildflowers were in bloom, definately a good day to be in that area for that alone!
KevinEldon - Feb 16, 2006 10:20 pm Date Climbed: Jan 14, 2006
Summit via Coosa Backcountry Trail
Summited Coosa Bald by hiking the Coosa Backcountry Trail by starting at Byron Herbert Reece parking lot, climbing up over Blood Mountain, and then following the Duncan Ridge to the Coosa. Hiked the Coosa clockwise. The climb up to Coosa Bald from Wolfpen Gap was some of the steepest trail hiking I've seen in the SouthEast. I was lucky enough to hike right after a 2" snowfall. It was a beautiful hike, even without too many vistas. I wouldn't recommed Coosa for views, just good strenuous quiet hiking.
Route Climbed: Coosa Backcountry Trail Date Climbed: March 1999
Going to Coosa when the leaves have fallen gives a much better view than in the Summer. I have made several trips on this trail. It is a lot more fun when you are in good shape.
My wife and I continued our Thanksgiving tradition at Coosa. We backpack and/or climb on Thanksgiving. We had a great time on the Coosa BC Trail and jaunt to the summit, inspite of the constant deludge of rain. I don't think the dogs liked it so much though.
mountainhare - Sep 5, 2013 9:40 pm Date Climbed: Sep 2, 2013
Bald CoveredHiked the Duncan Ridge Trail to the summit in late summer, pretty negligible views through the foliage but a nice serene hike through the Appalachians.
johnmnichols - Dec 31, 2007 6:24 pm Date Climbed: May 7, 2006
Great mountainClimbed this several times as part of the Coosa Backcountry Loop. It's very easy to also throw in a summit of Blood Mountain with a ~1.5 mile round trip effort. Views are worth it.
Bam-Bam - Nov 17, 2006 5:19 am
Coosa Backcountry HikeHiked up the coosa
Aeldrin - May 1, 2006 1:43 am Date Climbed: Apr 30, 2006
Summit via Coosa Backcountry TrailA beautiful day to be up on the mountain! It was fairly overcast, making for a cool day that was just right. If it had been any warmer, it would have been fairly uncomfortable to be up there. A lot of the local wildflowers were in bloom, definately a good day to be in that area for that alone!
KevinEldon - Feb 16, 2006 10:20 pm Date Climbed: Jan 14, 2006
Summit via Coosa Backcountry TrailSummited Coosa Bald by hiking the Coosa Backcountry Trail by starting at Byron Herbert Reece parking lot, climbing up over Blood Mountain, and then following the Duncan Ridge to the Coosa. Hiked the Coosa clockwise. The climb up to Coosa Bald from Wolfpen Gap was some of the steepest trail hiking I've seen in the SouthEast. I was lucky enough to hike right after a 2" snowfall. It was a beautiful hike, even without too many vistas. I wouldn't recommed Coosa for views, just good strenuous quiet hiking.
iamaclimber - Jan 20, 2006 10:31 am
Route Climbed: Coosa Backcountry Trail Date Climbed: March 1999Going to Coosa when the leaves have fallen gives a much better view than in the Summer. I have made several trips on this trail. It is a lot more fun when you are in good shape.
Koohnavard - Jan 16, 2006 12:50 pm
Date Climbed: November 2002My wife and I continued our Thanksgiving tradition at Coosa. We backpack and/or climb on Thanksgiving. We had a great time on the Coosa BC Trail and jaunt to the summit, inspite of the constant deludge of rain. I don't think the dogs liked it so much though.
Mike N - Nov 20, 2005 8:48 pm
Route Climbed: Coosa Backcountry Trail Date Climbed: November 20, 2005Long day...need to be in better shape. Bring plenty of water.