Kennesaw Mt. Burnt Hickory Loop Trail

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Kennesaw Mt. Burnt Hickory Loop Trail

The Basics:

Event Type:

Hike

Event Location:

Kennesaw National Battle Field Park

Date(s) & Time:

Sat, Aug 30 2008 9:00 am >> N/A

Registration Opens:

Mon, Aug 25 2008 10:00 pm

Registration Cut Off:

Fri, Aug 29 2008 11:55 pm

Event Duration:

2-2.5 hours

Difficulty Rating:

D4: Moderate to Difficult

Trip Leader(s):

Michelle Spence
Steven K

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Member Cost:

None

Participant Info:

Who's Invited:

Members Only, 21 And Older Only

Maximum Group Size:

Minimum Group Size:

Number Registered So Far:

18 / 0 (To see who's signed up, log in to the Member Area)

Are Dogs Permitted:

Yes

Itinerary:

Kennesaw Mountain Battlefield is a 2,923 acre National Battlefield that preserves a Civil War battleground of the Atlanta Campaign. The battle was fought here from June 19, 1864 until July 2, 1864. Kennesaw Mountain is 1,808 feet above sea level. It is approximately a 700 foot incline from the Visitor Center to the mountain's summit. We will meet up and start at the Kennesaw National Battle Field Park Visitor Center. This 5.5 mile hike will be a moderate to semi-strenuous hike and not for first time hikers.

Weather: Right now, the weather looks great with 87 degress and sunny.

Poison ivy is prominent this year and everyone needs to be aware. It would be wise to bring some bug spray with at least 25% deet.

Required Items to Bring:
Plenty of fluids (min. of 3 liters) and a snack
Hiking boots or trail shoes

Recommended Items to Bring:
Use our Event Checklists to make sure you have everything you need.
Hiking poles
Hat to help with not getting ticks

How to Get There:

Event Directions:

75 North to Barrett Parkway (exit 269), turn left onto Barrett Parkway, go 1.9 miles to Old Hwy 41 turn left, go 1.5 miles and turn right onto Stilesboro, the parking lot for the visitors center is on your immediate left. If it is a beautiful day out, parking may be crowded, you can park on the side of the road off of Old Hwy 41, you will see other vehicles parked there.

Notes:

Dogs are permitted, but only a limited number. They should be well behaved and be able to go 5.5 miles. Please e-mail the trip leader if you plan to bring your dog. This is event will be cancelled if there is severe weather...we will still hike if it is a light rain.

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