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Kennesaw Mountain - 16 mile loop hike




The Basics:
Event Type:Hike
Event Location: Kennesaw Mountain - Visitors Center
Date(s) & Time:Sat, Aug 15 2009  8:00 am >> N/A
Registration Opens: Sat, Aug 8 2009 8:00 am
Registration Cut Off: Fri, Aug 14 2009 6:00 pm
Event Duration:6 to 8 hours
Difficulty Rating:D5: Difficult
Trip Leader(s):
Scott Sanders
Elizabeth Deretchin
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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:2
Number Registered So Far: 11 / 0 (To see who's signed up, log in to the Member Area)
Are Dogs Permitted: No

Itinerary:
Total Distance is just barely under 16 miles.  Pace will be moderate to fast - 2.5 mph to 3.0 mph.  Not much elevation gain, but we'll save going over the mountains (800 feet elevation) till the end.


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 at 7:45 so we can take care of the paperwork.  We'll start hiking promptly at 8:00am.

Required Items to Bring:
Water, snacks, good comfortable hiking shoes.		Recommended Items to Bring:
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How to Get There:
Event Directions:Meet at the Cannon in front of the Visitors Center. 

Come early to sign paperwork.  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.