Great 8 - Kennesaw Fitness Edition

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Great 8 - Kennesaw Fitness Edition

The Basics:

Event Type:

Hike

Event Location:

900 Kennesaw Mountain Dr, Marietta, GA 30060

Hike: Great 8 - Kennesaw Fitness Edition

Date(s) & Time:

Sat, Apr 4 2026 9:00 am >> Sat, Apr 4 2026 12:20 pm

Registration Opens:

Mon, Mar 30 2026 6:20 pm

Registration Cut Off:

Fri, Apr 3 2026 4:00 pm

Event Duration:

3 Hours 20 Minutes

Difficulty Rating:

D5: Difficult

Distance:

8 Miles

Pace:

Moderate

Trip Leader(s):

Deema

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Member Cost:

None

Participant Info:

Who's Invited:

Members Only, 21 And Older Only

Maximum Group Size:

Minimum Group Size:

Number Registered So Far:

11 / 0 (To see who's signed up, log in to the Member Area)

Are Dogs Permitted:

Itinerary:

Hey everyone! I’m planning a fitness hike, and I’ll be “suffering through” it all, to get back in shape to enjoy all the fun trips this year!

READ BEFORE YOU SIGN UP:

1. This hike might not fully capture how much fun it is to hike with AOC, as we’ll likely spread out to push our fitness limits.

2. If you haven’t hiked a D5 with AOC before but know your way around the first 2 miles (from the visitor center to the mile marker in the photo), you’re welcome to join.

3. I won’t wait for you or try to catch up; you’re free to complete this hike at your own pace, as long as you finish on time.

4. If you’re faster than me, please text me to let me know you’re done and leaving, so I don’t have to wonder what happened to you.

5. If I’m ahead of you, I’ll be at the bench near the visitor center. Just swing by when you’re done.

We’ll meet at the visitor center, hike up Big Kennesaw, then tackle the smaller one until we reach the 2-mile trail marker, as shown in the picture. After that, we’ll head back to the trailhead.

And get this: We’ll do it all over again!

This tactic will give us a total of 8 miles, with a “massive” 2533 ft elevation gain.

Required Items to Bring:

Parking Pass (annual or daily)

Water

A Smile and Peppy Step

Recommended Items to Bring:
Use our Event Checklists to make sure you have everything you need.

Snack to eat on the go

Poles

How to Get There:

Event Directions:

Visitor Center Parking Lot https://maps.app.goo.gl/U6aPydQ4ZvJJwf5v6

If you are unlucky, go to Overflow Parking Lot https://maps.app.goo.gl/DFLgD2dXQ6bAXC158

Notes:

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

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