It’s Been Real KM Hike - Wed, Nov 2 2011

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It's Been Real KM Hike

The Basics:

Event Type:

Hike

Event Location:

Kennesaw Mountain National Battlefield Park

Date(s) & Time:

Wed, Nov 2 2011 5:30 pm >> Wed, Nov 2 2011 7:15 pm

Registration Opens:

Fri, Oct 21 2011 9:41 pm

Registration Cut Off:

Wed, Nov 2 2011 3:01 pm

Event Duration:

1 Hours 45 Minutes

Difficulty Rating:

D4: Moderate to Difficult

Distance:

5 Miles

Pace:

Fast

Trip Leader(s):

Danny

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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:

9 / 0 (To see who's signed up, log in to the Member Area)

Are Dogs Permitted:

Yes

Itinerary:

This will be the last Wednesday evening KM hike for 2011 that I will lead due to the switch back to Standard Time. We'll go to Big Rock and back versus to Burnt Hickory due to the lack of daylight.

This hike is for those that already "own" Kennesaw Mountain and consider it a rather easy climb.

This is a vary fast paced group trying to get back and forth across the mountains before it gets dark.

We start and end at the Visitor Center, and it all happens so fast!

A head-lamp might be a good idea.

Please look over the directions below to possibly save yourself some time getting there.

After introductions and a quick briefing we will hike the 1.2 miles to the 1808 foot top of Big Kennesaw Mountain which is a climb of 657 feet. From there we will drop down about 500 feet to the gap between Big Kennesaw and Little Kennesaw Mountain, up and over the hump in the middle which is about a 20 foot climb, then down to the base of Little Kennesaw. From there it's about a 300 foot climb to the top of Little Kennesaw at 1601 feet. Then we'll head down the other side of Little Kennesaw to Big Rock for a short break. After that we'll head back the same way we came.

The total hiking distance is about 5 miles, and we'll be hiking at 3.0 mph pace or more. The sun goes down quickly so again we don't tarry much. This hike is strenuous and heart pumping and is intended to be a mid-week workout to keep in shape for D5 weekend trips. It has a bootcamp feel to it. Some may pop into trail-running mode from time to time (on the downhills mainly :-)

Study the map, especially if you've never been there before. We'll be going from the Visitor Center to the Big Rock near the summit of Pigeon Hill. At every fork in the trail on the way over, choose right and you'll be alright. We tend to get spread out on this one, so it's best if you've been here before, but it's not a requirement.

Required Items to Bring:
Plenty of water or Gatorade
Good hiking shoes
Snack (if you think you'll have time :-) - You won't (ha ha!)
Rain gear (Just in case. Rain alone will not force a cancellation of this hike)
A "Watch This' attitude!
Ability to not tarry.
No cry babies please.

Recommended Items to Bring:
Use our Event Checklists to make sure you have everything you need.
Determination
Head-lamp
Helmet? (lol)

How to Get There:

Event Directions:

1) I-75 North to exit 267B Hwy 5 Canton Road Connector

2) If you are not heading west after getting off of the Interstate you are going the wrong way. You should be heading towards US 41 and downtown Marietta after getting off of I-75 onto the Canton Road Connector and see Kennesaw Mountain on your right.

3) You will be tempted to take the first exit off of the Canton Road Connector which is US 41, but do not take it. Proceed over US 41 on a bridge staying on the Canton Road Connector.

4) After crossing US 41 take a right at the first redlight which is Church Street Extension.

5) You should cross railroad tracks soon.

6) Take a left onto Old 41 at the second redlight. If you get to US 41 again, you have missed the turn onto Old 41 so turn around.

7) Stay on Old US 41 until you pass in front of the mountain and park in the new parking lot down the road on the left) after passing the redlight for Stilesboro Road. You can park at the visitor's center too if you can find a space and don't want to risk coming out late and potentially getting some beef from the ranger.

8) Last resort / panic mode / all available parking spaces have been taken: When this happens, here is where to park - Turn around and head back in front of the mountain on Old 41. Take the first left which is White Circle Road. Take the first right which is White Road Court. Park on the side of the road.

Meet prior to the stated start time at the cannon outside the main entrance of the visitors center or just inside the lobby. Call the trip leader if you are running late, but please note that we won't wait on you. You will have to try and catch up with the group if you arrive late.

Notes:

VERY IMPORTANT NOTES:

1) The hike will start as close to on time as possible, so please plan on meeting prior to the start time to sign in.

2) Allow 10 minutes to walk from the new parking lot to the visitors center in the event that the main parking lot is full.

3) Account for potentially bad traffic.

4) No need to call if it rains. This hike will proceed in the pouring rain and will only ever be cancelled due to weather at hike time.

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*Note: This is a rain or shine hike - we will hike regardless of the weather - except for thunder, tornadoes or earthquakes...