Kennesaw Mtn: Little Kennesaw Mtn and Burnt Hickory hike - Wed, Oct 26 2011

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Kennesaw Mtn: Little Kennesaw Mtn and Burnt Hickory hike


The Basics:
Event Type:Hike
Event Location: Kennesaw Mountain National Battlefield Park   Hike: Kennesaw Mtn: Little Kennesaw Mtn and Burnt Hickory hike  National Weather Service Forecast
Date(s) & Time:Wed, Oct 26 2011  3:30 pm >> Wed, Oct 26 2011 6:10 pm
Registration Opens: Tue, Oct 18 2011 11:39 am
Registration Cut Off: Wed, Oct 26 2011 12:00 pm
Event Duration:2 Hours 40 Minutes
Difficulty Rating:D3: Moderate
Distance:6.5 Miles
Pace:Moderate
Trip Leader(s):
Lauren
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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: 3 / 0 (To see who's signed up, log in to the Member Area)
Are Dogs Permitted: Yes

Itinerary:
I love Little Kennesaw Mountain. This is a 6 or 7 mile hike that includes up and down Little Kennesaw Mountain and part of the Burnt Hickory loop down to Noses Creek. This is not a beginner hike. We'll take breaks when needed and will hike at a moderate pace.

We'll meet at the parking area off of Burnt Hickory. There is limited parking so I've chosen a time where hopefully the parking demand is low but give yourself time in case you have to wait a few minutes for someone to leave. I'm also keeping the group on the small side because of the limited parking.

We will leave from the parking area, hit the steps on the West Trail (this will get your blood flowing) towards LKM, cross through Pigeon Hill, up the back side of LKM to the road. We'll hit the easy button at the road (well it's really not easy) then head back down LKM, cutover one of the trails to the East Trail, cross Burnt Hickory and take either trail down to the water at Noses Creek then back up to the parking area. Basically we'll make a figure eight or two. Since it is a small group I'd like to stick fairly close together.

We'll allow up to three dogs on this hike. I would like to continue to allow dogs on my hikes so please cooperate with the posted rules. AOC is very visible and it is important we portray a good image. Off leash dogs have been known to chase animals, injure animals and stir up bees resulting in other members being stung. Also, please keep in mind that not everyone enjoys a wet, dirty, and often smelly dog shaking in front of them and running between them. A leashed dog allows the owner to better control it and makes the hike more comfortable for all involved.

Please carefully read the excerpt from nps.gov regarding dogs at KM:

Dogs are welcome on the battlefield grounds but they must be on a leash no more than 6 feet in length and under the owners physical restraint at all times. Please be mindful of where dogs stop, curb your dog to help keep Kennesaw Mountain clean for ALL visitors. Please pick up anything they leave behind with mutt mits that are free and in dispensers in all parking areas.


 











Recommended Items to Bring:
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Enough water or Gatorade
Good hiking shoes - will get muddy if it has recently rained
Snack
Rain gear (just in case)
Can do attitude!

How to Get There:
Event Directions:I-75 North to Exit 269, Barrett Parkway; turn left off the exit onto Barrett Parkway; travel approx 4 miles and turn left onto Burnt Hickory Road. Parking is on the right side of the road.

Lat: 33.96335
Lon: -84.59406

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


Cancellation/Partial Attendance:   Please review the AOC cancellation policy.
*Note: If the rain chances are high for the time of the hike, I'll send out a cancellation email.