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Intown Beginner Hiking


The Basics:
Event Type:Hike
Event Location: Kennesaw Mountain National Battlefield Park
Date(s) & Time:Sun, May 1 2005  9:00 am >> N/A
Registration Opens: Mon, Jan 1 2007 12:00 am
Registration Cut Off: Wed, Apr 27 2005 11:59 pm
Event Duration:per itinerary
Difficulty Rating:D1: Easy
Trip Leader(s):
Lanier
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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: 13 / 0 (To see who's signed up, log in to the Member Area)
Are Dogs Permitted: No

Itinerary:
Easy 5.5 mile loop hike

Since this is a beginner hike, we will spend a little time to discuss attire for hiking, to include socks, boots, outerwear, underwear, and accessories. We will go on an easy 5.5 mile loop hike, from Cheatham Hill to the vicinity of Kolb’s Farm and back. We do not climb any mountains on this hike.

Recommended Items to Bring:
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Bottle/bladder of water
Sunblock lotion
Insect repellent
Comfortable Clothes
Comfortable boots/shoes
Hip or Day pack
Trowel & toilet paper

How to Get There:
Event Directions:Kennesaw, GA 30152, 770-427-4686 9:30am at the Cheatham Hill Parking Lot I-75 North from Atlanta, Exit on GA 120 Westbound, travel West through Marietta, GA toward the park (about 4 3/4 miles). Turn left into the Park toward “Cheatham Hill” on Cheatham Hill Dr. Park in the Cheatham Hill Parking Lot.

Notes:

There are no toilet facilities in this section of the Park. Plan to use facilities before you arrive. If you need to use the Park, you must bury your waste.

Are Dogs Permitted? No.

Will this event occur rain or shine? We will not hike in bad weather. The trip leader will make a weather decision by 7:00pm the day before. If the hike is cancelled you will be notified by e-mail.

NOTE: Please be considerate of others. If you sign-up and cannot attend, please e-mail the trip leader, so others that may be on a waiting list may attend.

E-mail the trip leader to be put on a waiting list if the trip is at the max number of attendees.
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Cost Includes:No cost to hike.

Parking is free.

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