Cohutta Wilderness - Horseshoe Bend trail maintenance

Join our growing volunteer trail force as we tackle maintenance needs on the Horseshoe Bend trail. An effect of the historic 2016 Rough Ridge wildfire has been a profusion of ground vegetation and numerous fallen trees. We will rehab the trail by trimming back trail-side vegetation and removing woody debris and fallen trees (blowdowns). Our moderate hike will total 6-7 round-trip miles.

What to Bring? work gloves, sturdy footwear, lunch, 1-2 liters of water, and a daypack to carry it in. Long pants are recommended.

Directions:

• From Chatsworth, GA (intersection of Hwy 76 & Hwy 411), travel north on Hwy 411 for 11.8 miles to Cisco, GA.
  -Turn right onto Old Hwy 2, at the Cisco Baptist Church, and go 7.8 miles.
  -Turn right onto East Cowpen Rd, FS 51. If you drive past the Cottonwood Patch campground sign, you've gone too far.
  -Travel on FS 51 for 2.8 miles to the trailhead (a large grassy opening) on the left just past the 2nd ford.

Note: the East Cowpen Rd makes 2 creek fords which are suitable for cars.

Car pooling and caravan opportunities are available.