Sunday Morning Endurance Hike at Kennesaw Mountain 16-mile - Sun, Jul 31 2016

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Sunday Morning Endurance Hike at Kennesaw Mountain 16-mile


The Basics:
Event Type:Hike
Event Location: 900 Kennesaw Mountain Dr, Kennesaw, GA 30152   Hike: Sunday Morning Endurance Hike at Kennesaw Mountain 16-mile   National Weather Service Forecast
Date(s) & Time:Sun, Jul 31 2016  7:00 am >> Sun, Jul 31 2016 1:00 pm
Registration Opens: Wed, Jul 27 2016 2:00 pm
Registration Cut Off: Sun, Jul 31 2016 6:30 am
Event Duration:6 Hours
Difficulty Rating:D5: Difficult
Distance:16 Miles
Pace:Fast
Trip Leader(s):
Erica B
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Member Cost:None

Participant Info:
Who's Invited: Members Only, 21 And Older Only
Maximum Group Size:8
Minimum Group Size:2
Number Registered So Far: 2 / 0 (To see who's signed up, log in to the Member Area)
Are Dogs Permitted: No

Itinerary:

Challenge Yourself with a 16- mile hike

It is so wonderful to have such an awesome mountain close to Atlanta that we can use for hiking and training.  With this in mind, I would be thrilled if you would like to join me to hike the beautiful Kennesaw Mountain on Sunday! Kennesaw Mountain is know for its history, steep elevations, wildlife, beautiful views that overlook the city and awesome trails. The mountain trail trails are perfect for increasing endurance for distance hikes.

With this in mind, we are starting at the visitor's center and will head straight up Big Kennesaw Mountain then continue up to Little Kennesaw Mountain,  cross over Burnt Hickory, Pigeon Hill,  Knobs farm trail, a couple of other trails and loop  back to the visitors center to complete our  16- mile hike (elevation gains around 2000 ft).

We will stop mid-point for a short 15-20 minute lunch break and quickly start hiking agian.  This is a training hike, so we will be moving fast with few breaks (mid-point short lunch break), and plan to maintain hike speeds of 3.0 to 3.5.

It is going to be fun and challenging!

 

You must have hiked at least two D4s or a D5 to register for this event! (Email me,  if you would like to join the hike,  but do not have the required d4 or d5 experience in the AOC and feel that you can do the hike.   For those without the required d4 or d5 experience, I will consider your registration only if you contact me first.) 

I hope that you will join me for this hike!

 

     We’ll meet up at the visitor’s center at 6:55 AM and begin the hike  at 7:00 am. 


Required Items to Bring:

Plenty of water (4 liters)

Broken-in trail shoes

A want to do it attitude for a tough hike!

 

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

Trekking poles if you use them 

Snacks or a light lunch

Plenty of water

Attitude:I want to hike and I want to finish the hike!!!!!

 


How to Get There:
Event Directions:

Kennesaw Mountain Battlefield is located at 900 Kennesaw Mountain Dr, Kennesaw, GA 30152.  There is an overflow park located on Old Hwy 41.  Please arrive early enough to make it to the visitor's center by 6:45 AM.  We will start on time!

From Kennesaw Mountain National Battlefield Park to Dickey’s BBQ 1610 Ridenour Blvd NW, Kennesaw, GA 30152

Head northwest on Noonday Creek Trail/Old 41 Hwy NW toward Kings Park Dr and drive 0.6 mi.  Then turn right onto Ernest W Barrett Pkwy NW and go 0.4 mi.  You’ll next turn right toward Ridenour Blvd NW, go 295 ft. and finally turn left onto Ridenour Blvd NW.  Your destination will be on the right.


Notes:

Bathrooms at visitor's center (open at 7:30 am) 


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