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Kennesaw Mountain: You Can Do It




The Basics:
Event Type:Hike
Event Location: Kennesaw, GA   Hike: Kennesaw Mountain: You Can Do It  National Weather Service Forecast
Date(s) & Time:Wed, Nov 2 2011  4:45 pm >> Wed, Nov 2 2011 7:15 pm
Registration Opens: Fri, Oct 28 2011 11:10 am
Registration Cut Off: Wed, Nov 2 2011 12:00 pm
Event Duration:2 Hours 30 Minutes
Difficulty Rating:D3: Moderate
Distance:5.5 Miles
Pace:Moderate
Trip Leader(s):
Lauren
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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:3
Number Registered So Far: 6 / 0 (To see who's signed up, log in to the Member Area)
Are Dogs Permitted: No

Itinerary:
/>The hike will start at 4:45 sharp so please plan on arriving a few minutes before to check in.  If you are lucky, you can get a spot at the visitor's center otherwise there is a new parking lot off of Old 41. Please allow enough time to walk from that parking lot to the visitors center (about 1/4 mile) if necessary.

Please bring a flashlight or headlamp. The sun sets at 6:45PM and we'll do the last part of the hike as the sun is setting and it will become dark. Don't worry - the technical part of the hike will be done during daylight. It's very easy to hike on the gravel road back to the visitor's center with flashlights or a headlamp.

Please be a solid D3 hiker. We'll pause to catch our breath on the serious inclines but during the rest of the hike we will be moving at a moderate pace. If you know where you are going, feel free to hike at your own pace. Just either meet us back at the visitor's center or shoot me a text when you return.

Please be prepared to carry and be responsible for your own keys, beverages, snacks and any other items you may need on the hike. We are all adults and it should not be anyone elses responsibility to carry your items on the hike.


Required Items to Bring:
Enough water or Gatorade
Good hiking shoes
Snack
Rain gear (just in case)
Headlamp or flashlight		Recommended Items to Bring:
Use our Event Checklists to make sure you have everything you need.

How to Get There:
Event Directions:

Directions and Parking:

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 on the right-hand side of the road (or in the new parking lot on the left) after passing the redlight for Stilesboro Road.

FYI: The new parking lot - approximately 270 spaces is now open. Park in the visitor's center lot or in this new parking lot. It looks as if parking on Old 41 is coming to a halt.

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.


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


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

If there is a strong possibility of thunderstorms I will cancel via email.