Hike and a Free Book - Burnt Hickory to the Illinois Monument - Wed, Apr 23 2014

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Hike and a Free Book - Burnt Hickory to the Illinois Monument


The Basics:
Event Type:Hike
Event Location: Kennesaw Mountain National Battlefield Park
Date(s) & Time:Wed, Apr 23 2014  6:00 pm >> Wed, Apr 23 2014 8:00 pm
Registration Opens: Fri, Apr 18 2014 9:00 am
Registration Cut Off: Tue, Apr 22 2014 9:00 pm
Event Duration:2 Hours
Difficulty Rating:D3: Moderate
Distance:4 Miles
Pace:Moderate
Trip Leader(s):
Jenn H
Jacquie M.
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Member Cost:None

Participant Info:
Who's Invited: Members Only, 21 And Older Only
Maximum Group Size:16
Minimum Group Size:4
Number Registered So Far: 17 / 0 (To see who's signed up, log in to the Member Area)
Are Dogs Permitted: Yes

Itinerary:

Wild by Cheryl StrayedApril 23rd is World Book Night, where volunteers from around the country distribute free books to promote reading.  This year I decided to volunteer, and will be giving out free copies of Wild by Cheryl Strayed after the hike.  The book is the memoir of a woman who decides to hike the Pacific Crest Trail after suffering a big loss.  You can find out more about Wild at www.hudsonbooksellers.com/book/9780307476074 and more about World Book Night at www.us.worldbooknight.org/.

Kennesaw Mountain National Battlefield Park is a fantastic area for intown hiking. It contains over 16 miles of trails and has many historic battle sites.

Today we will be hiking from Burnt Hickory Road to the Illinois monument and back to Burnt Hickory Road to our parked cars. While they do have some moderate inclines, these trails are not as strenuous as going up and down the mountain itself. This is a good choice for beginners or those who are just looking for a fairly easy after work hike.

Please note we will NOT be hiking up or down Kennesaw Mountain.

Although this is rated as a Moderate hike due to miles and some elevation gain, it is suitable for Beginners as we will be hiking at a moderate pace with a small break at the Illinois Monument.

We will meet at the parking area on Burnt Hickory Road @ 6pm, introduce ourselves, and start hiking.





Recommended Items to Bring:
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Hiking Boots or other footwear that you do not mind getting muddy
Water or Sports drinks
Layered clothing
Snacks
Camera


How to Get There:
Event Directions:

Burnt Hickory Parking Lot

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 lot is on the right side of the road.


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Cost Includes:

No cost


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*Note:

No hiking in rain/thunderstorms