Kennesaw South - Deer Hunter Hike - Sun, Oct 25 2026

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Kennesaw South - Deer Hunter Hike


The Basics:
Event Type:Hike
Event Location: Kennesaw Mountain National Park   Hike: Kennesaw South - Deer Hunter Hike  National Weather Service Forecast
Date(s) & Time:Sun, Oct 25 2026  5:00 pm >> Sun, Oct 25 2026 7:30 pm
Registration Opens: Fri, Oct 16 2026 7:00 pm
Registration Cut Off: Sat, Oct 24 2026 4:00 pm
Event Duration:2 Hours 30 Minutes
Difficulty Rating:D2: Easy to Moderate
Distance:7 Miles
Pace:Moderate
Trip Leader(s):
Kip
Eva
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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:4
Number Registered So Far: 2 / 0 (To see who's signed up, log in to the Member Area)
Are Dogs Permitted: No

Itinerary:

We will hike the West Kolb Farm Trail to Powder Spring Road, cross the road and continue on the East Kolb Farm Trail.  We will walking along the creek trail to the Old John Ward Road and return to the parking lot via the Cease Fire Trail.

We are in the middle of the mating season for the local deer population.  The deer are usually very active this time of year, especially in the evening.  We might also see some wild turkeys along the trail.  If you are a deer lover, as I am, you might enjoy this hike

We will be approaching darkness by the completion of the hike, so you might want to bring a flashlight or head lamp, just in case. 

The average pace of this hike will be  2.8 - 3.0 mph.  This pace should not be too challenging as there is very little elevation on these trails.


Required Items to Bring:

Hiking shoes or boots

Water or energy drinks

America the Beautiful pass or KMNBP pass  (If you don't have a park pass, there is a kiosk at the parking lot for purchase of a day pass.)

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

Hiking poles

Head lamp or flashlight


How to Get There:
Event Directions:
We will meet at the Cheatham Hill Road parking lot (902 Cheatham Hill Rd, Marrietta GA)
 
Please arrive at least 10 minutes early for introductions.  We will start the hike promptly at 5:30 am.

Notes:

Be sure to display your annual or day pass on your dashboard, as all lots are routinely monitored by park employees.


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