Kennesaw Mountain Morning Fitness Hike - Intermediate to Advanced Hikers - Sun, Aug 15 2010

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Kennesaw Mountain Morning Fitness Hike - Intermediate to Advanced Hikers


The Basics:
Event Type:Hike
Event Location: Kennesaw Mountain National Battlefield Park
Date(s) & Time:Sun, Aug 15 2010  8:00 am >> N/A
Registration Opens: Mon, Jul 27 2009 7:00 pm
Registration Cut Off: Sun, Aug 15 2010 6:00 am
Event Duration:3 Hours with one 10 minute rest break
Difficulty Rating:D4: Moderate to Difficult
Trip Leader(s):
John Weatherman
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Member Cost:None

Participant Info:
Who's Invited: Members Only, 21 And Older Only
Maximum Group Size:20
Minimum Group Size:4
Number Registered So Far: 10 / 0 (To see who's signed up, log in to the Member Area)
Are Dogs Permitted: Yes

Itinerary:

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Kennesaw Mountain National Battlefield Park is a fantastic area for intown hiking and fitness training.
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We will start at the visitors center which has a rather nice museum and movie on the battles here in 1864. We will hike the 1.2 miles to the 1808 ft. top of Kennesaw Mountain. From there, we will head across Little Kennesaw Mountain, cross Burnt Hickory Road for a 10 minute rest break, and then return to the visitors center hiking back over Little and Big Kennesaw Mountains.
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The total hiking distance is about 6 miles with minimum rest breaks. Endurance is the name of the game today. You should be good to excellent condition!!  Many people underestimate the level of difficulty involved with crossing the mountains twice.  It is strenuous.
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REMINDER:  This hike is intended for intermediate to advanced hikers with prior D4 hiking experience.  As this is a fitness hike, the pace will be your own.  We will sync up at Burnt Hickory Road. 


Required Items to Bring:
Lots and lots of water or Gatorade
Good hiking shoes
Snack
Rain gear (just in case)
Can do attitude!		Recommended Items to Bring:
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How to Get There:
Event Directions:I-75 North to the North 120-Loop Exit, turn left off the exit going under I-75 to US Hwy 41.  Take a right on US Hwy 41 until you get to Bells Ferry Road.  Take a left onto Bells Ferry Road.  Take a right onto Old US 41 until you pass in front of the mountain and park on the left or right-hand side of the road.  If you take a left off Old US 41 onto Stilesboro Rd, the Visitor's Center parking lot is your first left.  You may or may not be able to get a space there.

Notes:
* We encourage all members to follow our Etiquette Guidelines while participating in AOC events.

Cost Includes:No cost.

Cancellation/Partial Attendance:   Please review the AOC cancellation policy.
*Note: This is a rain or shine hike - we will hike regardless of the weather.