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Around Kennesaw Mountain Not Over




The Basics:
Event Type:Hike
Event Location: Kennesaw Mountain - Pigeon Hill Parking Lot   Hike: Around Kennesaw Mountain Not Over  National Weather Service Forecast
Date(s) & Time:Wed, May 15 2024  8:00 am >> Wed, May 15 2024 12:00 pm
Registration Opens: Wed, May 8 2024 7:00 pm
Registration Cut Off: Thu, May 30 2024 2:16 pm
Event Duration:4 Hours
Difficulty Rating:D4: Moderate to Difficult
Distance:9 Miles
Pace:Moderate
Trip Leader(s):
Mike C
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Member Cost:None

Participant Info:
Who's Invited: Members Only, 21 And Older Only
Maximum Group Size:10
Minimum Group Size:2
Number Registered So Far: 5 / 0 (To see who's signed up, log in to the Member Area)
Are Dogs Permitted: No

Itinerary:

We will meet at the Burnt Hickory Road Parking Lot also called the Pigeon Hill Parking Lot at 7:50 am for introductions. After introductions we will do 9 miles around Pigeon Hill, Little Kennesaw and Kennesaw Mountain with park permission. We will not be going up and down any of these.

 

 


 


Required Items to Bring:

Hiking shoes, water and snacks

If the weather is hot and humid bring a lot of water, you will be able to refill your water bottle(s) at the Visitor Center

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

Hiking sticks or poles


How to Get There:
Event Directions:

1520 Burnt Hickory Rd NW, Marietta, GA 30064

Pigeon Hill Parking Lot (Old Mountain Rd. and Burnt Hickory Road)

NOTE: Parking lot is small. Allow for extra time to circle around for parking space.

Drive from Atlanta on I 75 to Exit 269. At the bottom of the ramp turn left on Barrett Parkway and proceed approximately 4.5 miles. Turn left on Burnt Hickory Rd and proceed approximately 1.4 miles. Parking lot will be on the right.

 Alternate Directions from Downtown Marietta: Hwy 120 (Dallas Hwy) from downtown Marietta thru traffic light, right on Burnt Hickory, parking lot 1.5 miles down on left.

 PARKING PASSES:  Each driver is responsible for paying the $5 per vehicle per day self-service National Park parking fee (or displaying instead from your rear-view mirror a valid National Park Annual Pass. 


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


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