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Kennesaw Mountain Backpack Fitness Hike: 30-40 LB. WEIGHTED BACKPACK IS REQUIRED TO PARTICPATE IN THIS HIKE


The Basics:
Event Type:Hike
Event Location: Kennesaw Mountain National Battlefield Park
Date(s) & Time:Sun, Jan 17 2010  8:00 am >> N/A
Registration Opens: Thu, Dec 10 2009 9:30 pm
Registration Cut Off: Sat, Jan 16 2010 5:00 pm
Event Duration:3 Hours with one 10 minute rest break and gear adjustment
Difficulty Rating:D5: Difficult
Trip Leader(s):
Tom
John Weatherman
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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: 4 / 0 (To see who's signed up, log in to the Member Area)
Are Dogs Permitted: Yes

Itinerary:
PLEASE DO NOT SIGN UP FOR THIS EVENT IF YOU ARE NOT CAPABLE AND WILLING TO CARRY A WEIGHTED BACKPACK FOR 5 MILES AT AN ABOVE AVERAGE HIKING SPEED.

This is a D5 level backpack training hike for individuals in excellent physical condition desiring to increase their backpacking endurance/strength or preparing for strenuous adventure trips.  Carrying a weighted backpack is required to participate in this hike (30-35 lbs. minimum for women, and 35-40 lbs. minimum for men). 

***The hike will start at 8:00 AM so please plan on meeting around 7:45 AM to sign in and weigh your backpack***

Kennesaw Mountain National Battefield Park is a fantastic area for intown hiking and fitness training.

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 visitor center hiking back over Little and Big Kennesaw Mountains.

The total hiking distance is about 5+ miles with minimum rest breaks. Endurance and strength is the name of the game today. You should be in excellent condition and have a 'Can Do' attitude!!

Required Items to Bring:
-Weighted Backpack: (30-35 lbs. minimum for women, and 35-40 lbs. minimum for men).
-Hiking Poles
-Lots and lots of water or Gatorade
-Good hiking shoes
-Snack
Recommended Items to Bring:
Use our Event Checklists to make sure you have everything you need.

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. There is additional parking along Hwy 41 just before turning onto Stilesboro Road.Meet at 7:00 a.m. at the cannon outside the main entrance of the visitor center.

Notes:

Reminder: PLEASE DO NOT SIGN UP FOR THIS EVENT IF YOU ARE NOT CAPABLE AND WILLING TO CARRY A WEIGHTED BACKPACK FOR 5 MILES AT AN ABOVE AVERAGE HIKING SPEED.


* 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: No hiking in rain/thunderstorms