Sat, Apr 4 2026 - Great 8 - Kennesaw Fitness Edition (View Original Event Details) Trip Leader(s): Deema Participants: Deema, Daniel R, Julie McC, ElenaK, Jon L, Eunhui, Stephen F., Bob Bunner, Umit, Lee a, Adel

Surprisingly, I think we did have a great time, even though the elevation of this hike is packed in such a short distance.

We got very lucky with the weather. Dry, cloudy the whole time and some breeze made it feel as good as a Kennesaw D5 can feel.

Elena & Lee: congrats on joining the D5 club, you both did great!

Eunhui and Umit were truly powerful engines.

Daniel carried a 25lbs backpack, Bob was impressed enough to let him on a backpacking trip.

Thank you, Julie and Jon, for the great camaraderie.

Although it wasn’t a race, Stephen finished first at a pace of 4mph, this is not a typo.

Adel is such a gentleman; he waited for me at the last summit, probably meditating and taking a nap until I caught up with him.

This is a link to our hike recording, it’s worth mentioning though that the recording shows MY pace, not the group. EVERYONE finished before me so today’s slowest hiker pace is 2.5 mph.

https://www.alltrails.com/explore/recording/cobb-county-hiking-2940a2a?u=i&sh=50xumr