Labor Day Walk, Hike or Crawl up Kennesaw Mountain for All Levels of Hikers - Mon, Sep 5 2016

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Labor Day Walk, Hike or Crawl up Kennesaw Mountain for All Levels of Hikers


The Basics:
Event Type:Hike
Event Location: Kennesaw Mountain National Battleffield Park, 900 Kennesaw Mountain Dr., Kennesaw, GA 30152   Hike: Labor Day Walk, Hike or Crawl up Kennesaw Mountain for All Levels of Hikers  National Weather Service Forecast
Date(s) & Time:Mon, Sep 5 2016  10:00 am >> Mon, Sep 5 2016 12:00 pm
Registration Opens: Wed, Aug 24 2016 6:00 pm
Registration Cut Off: Mon, Sep 5 2016 10:00 am
Event Duration:2 Hours
Difficulty Rating:D2: Easy to Moderate
Distance:3 Miles
Pace:Moderate
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:18
Minimum Group Size:2
Number Registered So Far: 14 / 0 (To see who's signed up, log in to the Member Area)
Are Dogs Permitted: No

Itinerary:
Itinerary:

A new hike at Kennesaw Mountain for all levels  of hikers! 

All hikers are invited (slow hikers, newcomers, beginners, intermediate and fast hikers).

Many AOC members have mentioned to me that they would like to hike Kennesaw Mountain, but are not ready for the D4s or 5s at Kennesaw. With this in mind,  I do not want anyone to miss out on Kennesaw Mountain as it is one of the most amazing mountains close to Atlanta.  Kennesaw battlefield  is known for its mountains, nature, wildlife, Civil War history and beautiful trails. The park covers around 16 or more miles of trail with elevation gains of up to 2600 feet (Big Kennesaw and Little Kennesaw Mountains). For this hike we are going to keep it simple so anyone can join. 

The hike will begin at the visitor's center in which we will hike straight up Kennesaw Mountain 1 mile with an elevation gain of  700 ft. Next, we will head back down the mountain (1mile) and turn  to Camp Brumby  (flat trail) for another mile which loops us back to the visitor's center. The hike is only 3 miles, but there will be a 700 ft. elevation gain in approx. 1 mile.  This is challenging, but do not let that keep you from signing-up for the event.  The hike starts at 7am so it will be cooler,  and hikers have up to  2 hours to complete the hike.  You can go at your own pace,  cheer others on,  abort if you feel you cannot complete the hike,  or just relax at the visitor's center.

This hike is going to be fun!

For any of our fast distance hikers you are welcome to join and go at your own pace and distance.  You can hike Kennesaw Mountain as many times as you would like within the 2 hour window for the event. For those who just feel like hiking this at a very slow pace this is also perfect (you will have 2 hours to complete 3 miles) Bring plenty of water and a snack!

Everyone who completes the hike gets a prize at the end!

See you at the visitor's center Labor Day! 

Required Items to Bring:

Hike or athletic shoes!

Water

Trekking poles if you use them

snacks

Recommended Items to Bring:
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How to Get There:
Event Directions:

900 Kennesaw Mountain


Notes:
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