Kennesaw Mountain - 16 mile Fitness Hike/Jog/Run - Sun, Aug 21 2011

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Kennesaw Mountain - 16 mile Fitness Hike/Jog/Run


The Basics:
Event Type:Hike
Event Location: Kennesaw Mountain - Visitors Center   Hike: Kennesaw Mountain - 16 mile Fitness Hike/Jog/Run  National Weather Service Forecast
Date(s) & Time:Sun, Aug 21 2011  8:00 am >> Sun, Aug 21 2011 2:00 pm
Registration Opens: Mon, Jul 25 2011 8:38 am
Registration Cut Off: Sat, Aug 20 2011 6:00 pm
Event Duration:6 Hours
Difficulty Rating:D5: Difficult
Distance:16.1 Miles
Pace:Fast
Trip Leader(s):
Scott Sanders
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Member Cost:None

Participant Info:
Who's Invited: Members Only, 21 And Older Only
Maximum Group Size:12
Minimum Group Size:1
Number Registered So Far: 5 / 0 (To see who's signed up, log in to the Member Area)
Are Dogs Permitted: No

Itinerary:
Total Distance is about 16 miles.  Pace will be moderate at the beginning with walking/jogging, jogging/running till the last climb - 3.5 mph to 5.5 mph.  We should average around 4MPH.  We'll power walk the hills and walk/jog/run as dictated by terrain and energy levels.  We'll take it easy the first mile to warm up the legs.  Not much elevation gain in the beginning.  We'll save going over the mountains (800 feet elevation) till the end OR you can opt to take the easier route around the mountain to the Visitors center. Anyone who wants to turn around (at any time) and shorten the distance is welcome to join us for the first part of the hike.  If you want to run ahead, that's cool too.

You should be prepared to navigate these trails if you get separated from the group.


We'll be following this route on the link below (East and West trails) out to Kolb Farm and back to the visitors Center,  We'll cross Little Kennesaw and Kennesaw Mtn on the way back.

Kennesaw Mountain - 16 mile loop Trail route and elevation profile.

Please arrive between 7:45 and 8:00.  We'll start promptly at 8:00am.

If it's raining, I'll reschedule.



Required Items to Bring:
Water, snacks, good comfortable jogging/hiking shoes.		Recommended Items to Bring:
Use our Event Checklists to make sure you have everything you need.

How to Get There:
Event Directions:Meet at the Cannon in front of the Visitors Center. 

The hike begins promptly at 8:00am. 

If you arrive late, you can run and catch us as we head east towards the CCC camp.

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


Cancellation/Partial Attendance:   Please review the AOC cancellation policy.