Kennesaw Mountain Hike, 8.5-mile loop around the mountain - Sat, Sep 24 2016

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Kennesaw Mountain Hike, 8.5-mile loop around the mountain


The Basics:
Event Type:Hike
Event Location: Kennesaw Mountain, Burnt Hickory parking lot   Hike: Kennesaw Mountain Hike, 8.5-mile loop around the mountain  National Weather Service Forecast
Date(s) & Time:Sat, Sep 24 2016  8:00 am >> Sat, Sep 24 2016 11:00 am
Registration Opens: Thu, Sep 22 2016 12:00 pm
Registration Cut Off: Fri, Sep 23 2016 11:00 pm
Event Duration:3 Hours
Difficulty Rating:D3: Moderate
Distance:8.5 Miles
Pace:Moderate
Trip Leader(s):
Adel
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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:2
Number Registered So Far: 5 / 0 (To see who's signed up, log in to the Member Area)
Are Dogs Permitted: Yes

Itinerary:

We will hike together as one group on this hike. Parking will be at Burnt Hickory parking lot, and we will meet next to the water fountain. Parking is limited, so please arrive at least 15 minutes early to secure a parking spot so we can start on time.

We will be hiking an 8.5-mile counter- clockwise loop around Kennesaw Mountain with a total elevation gain of about 500 feet, starting at the Burnt Hickory parking lot. We will hike at an average pace of 3 mph and keep the group together. If needed, we will stop at intersections and road crossings to regroup. This hike will NOT include hiking to the top of Kennesaw Mountain. We will only be hiking around the mountain.

We will first head south for a short distance to get to the start of the loop. From there, we will begin our loop by heading east and crossing Burnt Hickory Road to take the Camp Brumby (AKA East Trail) trail to the Visitor's Center, where we will take a quick break. After our break, we will head to the Environmental Trail, which will take us to the 24 Gun Trail, and continue our loop on the west side of the mountain. The west part of the loop will include crossing Old Mountain road and Gilbert road, and will eventually take us to another crossing on Burnt Hickory Road. This will take us to the last part of the loop. Our general direction on this part will be south, until we get to Noses Creek, and we will then turn north to get back to where we parked.

Burnt Hickory parking lot has a water fountain. The Visitor's Center has a water fountain and bathrooms.


Required Items to Bring:

Water
Whatever you need if you are alergic to bee/wasp stings, etc.

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

Hat
Sunglasses
Sunscreen
Poles if needed


How to Get There:
Event Directions:

Burnt Hickory Parking Lot

Address: 1521 Burnt Hickory Road Northwest, Marietta, GA 30064

GPS coordinates: 33.963415, -84.594999

Directions: Going north on I-75 near Marietta, take exit 263 (120 South Loop towards Southern Polytechnic and Marietta).  Follow the 120 South Loop west for about 3 miles to Whitlock Ave.  The "loop" makes a hard right after you cross under the tracks (but you can't miss it).  Then turn left (west) on Whitlock Ave and go about 2.5 more miles. (Whitlock Ave is also known as GA Hwy 120 and Dallas Hwy.)   Turn right (north) on Burnt Hickory Road and go about 1.3 miles.  The parking lot is on the left.


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

To get credit for the hike, you must complete the entire hike.