Afternoon hike, sunset hike and mystery activity

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Afternoon hike, sunset hike and mystery activity

The Basics:

Event Type:

Hike

Event Location:

Chastain/Busbee P&R

Date(s) & Time:

Sat, Feb 5 2011 1:00 pm >> N/A (Carpool Departure: N/A *log in for location*)

Registration Opens:

Wed, Feb 2 2011 9:05 pm

Registration Cut Off:

Fri, Feb 4 2011 5:00 pm

Event Duration:

4 hours

Difficulty Rating:

D2: Easy to Moderate

Trip Leader(s):

Patrick Barry

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Member Cost:

None

Participant Info:

Who's Invited:

Members Only, 21 And Older Only

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Number Registered So Far:

2 / 0 (To see who's signed up, log in to the Member Area)

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Itinerary:

Do you like to read those bronze historical markers? Do you want to know the history behind a settlement, the geological make-up of a rock formation, trail or park? I'm one of those folks that likes to stop and read the markers and expand my knowledge.

Our lives are very structured and I think most people look forward to vacation and retirement because they have nothing required of their time. This trip will get you out of your pre-arranged schedule. If this sounds like you, then join me for this trip.

The plan:
1:00pm Meet at carpool
1:30 Mystery location
3:00 Snack
Head to park
3:30 Easy hike 2-3 miles
4:30 same park, tough hike 2 miles - approaching sunset

I will offer the following on the mystery activity:
-both locations are within a combined 45 min round trip drive of the Chastain Park and Ride. Convenient!
-no, it is not Red Top Mountain nor Kennesaw National Battlefield
-please don't call or email me, I won't divulge the mystery activity

You won't know where we are heading until we meet at the carpool (which is really just a place for all of us to gather), at which time I'll provide directions. Carpool is optional.
We'll meet at the P&R and depart for the mystery location, which is located indoors. We'll spend about one hour, maybe a tad longer in this location. You can grab a snack if you wish. We'll finish at another location where we'll be able to hike before calling it a day.

Hiking portion:
Several trails exists in this park. All of these trails are short, less than three miles. Due to the difficulty ranking, I'm posting this as easy. HOWEVER, one trail is a solid D3, maybe D4 and I plan to hike it just before sunset. The hard trial is optional. You'll need a light of some sort (head lamp or flashlight) to navigate the trail as the sun sets at slightly after 6 pm.

The weather calls for a 20% chance of rain. Either way, this event is a GO; however, I may switch around the order based on the forecast and/or cancel the hike portion.

You need about $12 for admission to the mystery activity, payable at the event.

Required Items to Bring:
money

Snacks, water, hiking boots

light source if on the hard hike

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

How to Get There:

Event Directions:

Busbee Park and Ride
3221 Busbee Drive NW
Kennesaw, Georgia 30144

Directions from I-75:
If you are traveling south on I-75 (from Cartersville, Rome, Chattanooga, etc...), take I-75 South. Take the Chastain Road exit, exit number 271, toward I-575 N. turn onto Chastain Road NW. Move to your right hand lane on Chastain Road, turn right onto Busbee Drive NW. The Park and Ride Lot is just past the Kennesaw State University Continuing Education Center.

If you are traveling north on I-75 (from Atlanta, Hartsfield Airport, Macon, etc...), take I-75 North Toward Marietta / Chattanooga. Take the Chastain Road Exit, Exit Number 271. Turn right onto Chastain Road NW. Turn right onto Busbee Drive NW. The Park and Ride Lot is just past the Kennesaw State University Continuing Education Center.

Carpool to Event Distance (round trip):

40Mile(s)

Carpool Departure Time:

N/A

Carpool Location:

Carpool Directions:

Carpool Cost:

Estimated cost per vehicle for this event is $16.00 using a reimbursement rate guideline of $0.400 per mile. The total amount should be divided by the number of people in the vehicle, including the driver. This is a guideline, not a rule, for drivers but the cost should not be higher unless there are extenuating circumstances.

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