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Kennesaw Mountain 10 mile hike


The Basics:
Event Type:Hike
Event Location: Kennesaw National Battle Field Park
Date(s) & Time:Sat, Jan 17 2009  10:00 am >> N/A
Registration Opens: Wed, Jan 7 2009 1:00 pm
Registration Cut Off: Sat, Jan 17 2009 12:00 am
Event Duration:approx 4 hours
Difficulty Rating:D4: Moderate to Difficult
Trip Leader(s):
Gary Babiarz
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Member Cost:None

Participant Info:
Who's Invited: Members Only, 21 And Older Only
Maximum Group Size:16
Minimum Group Size:2
Number Registered So Far: 9 / 0 (To see who's signed up, log in to the Member Area)
Are Dogs Permitted: No

Itinerary:
We will meet up and start at the Kennesaw National Battle Field Park visitors center. We will be going up the front of Big Kennesaw, down Little Kennesaw to Pigeon Hill turn to cross over to Cheatham Hill to the Illinois Monument where we will stop for lunch and rest. From there we will turn around and head back to the visitors' center. We will NOT be taking the backside of Little KM (thus no worries of having to hike up hill 2.5 miles) to get back but will loop to the right at Pigeon Hill this will lead us back around to the visitors center. Total distance is approximately 10 miles. This is a tough hike because of distance and therefore not for beginners. Make sure to bring plenty of water and snacks.

Required Items to Bring:
Plenty of fluids (min. of 2 liters) Lunch Plenty of snacks Hiking boots or trail shoes with decent socks 		Recommended Items to Bring:
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Hiking poles Rain gear

How to Get There:
Event Directions:75 North to Barrett Parkway (exit 269), turn left onto Barrett Parkway, go 1.9 miles, you will cross over HWY 41/cobb parkway, to Old Hwy 41 turn left, go 1.5 miles and turn right onto Stilesboro, the parking lot for the visitors center is on your immediate left. If it is a beautiful day out, parking may be crowded, you can park on the side of the road off of Old Hwy 41, you will see other vehicles parked there.

Notes:
This is event will be cancelled if there is severe weather...we will still hike if it is a light rain.
* We encourage all members to follow our Etiquette Guidelines while participating in AOC events.


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