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Kennesaw Mountain 3 Hour Morning Fitness Hike - Intermediate to Advanced Hikers (7:30 AM start time - rain or shine)




The Basics:
Event Type:Hike
Event Location: Kennesaw Mountain National Battlefield Park
Date(s) & Time:Sun, Jul 12 2009  7:30 am >> N/A
Registration Opens: Tue, Jul 7 2009 8:00 pm
Registration Cut Off: Sun, Jul 12 2009 7:00 am
Event Duration:3 Hours with one 10 minute rest break
Difficulty Rating:D4: Moderate to Difficult
Trip Leader(s):
Danny
Garret
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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:4
Number Registered So Far: 16 / 0 (To see who's signed up, log in to the Member Area)
Are Dogs Permitted: Yes

Itinerary:

***The hike will start at 7:30 AM sharp, so please plan on meeting around 7:15 AM to sign in.  Best to park in the area on old US Hwy 41 this early in the morning as the gate to the main parking lot does not open until 7:30 AM***
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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. Afterwards, 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 5 miles with minimum rest breaks. Endurance is the name of the game today. You should be good to excellent condition!!

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 before returning to the visitors center.  All speedsters so far ahead that they begin their trek back to the visitors center prior to everyone making to Burnt Hickory for the break must check in with a trip leader on their return.  Also, it's very HOT these days, so hydrate well on Saturday as well as during the hike on Sunday.


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 Exit 269, Barrett Parkway; turn left off the exit onto Barrett Parkway; travel approx 3 miles and turn left onto Old Hwy 41; at the next light turn right onto Stilesboro Road; the park visitors center is immediately on your left.
NOTE: The parking lot is sometimes full when open and will not open until 7:30 AM. There is additional parking (recommended) along old US Hwy 41 just before turning onto Stilesboro Road.Meet at 7:15 AM at the cannon outside the main entrance of the visitors center.

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 - except for thunder, tornadoes or earthquakes...