Cheatham Hill Section of Kennesaw Battlefield - - to Kolb Farm

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Cheatham Hill Section of Kennesaw Battlefield - - to Kolb Farm

The Basics:

Event Type:

Hike

Event Location:

Cheatham Hill Trail Head

Hike: Cheatham Hill Section of Kennesaw Battlefield - - to Kolb Farm

Date(s) & Time:

Sat, Dec 5 2015 9:00 am >> Sat, Dec 5 2015 11:00 am

Registration Opens:

Fri, Nov 27 2015 8:30 pm

Registration Cut Off:

Sat, Dec 5 2015 9:00 am

Event Duration:

2 Hours

Difficulty Rating:

D2: Easy to Moderate

Distance:

5.5 Miles

Pace:

Moderate

Trip Leader(s):

Joyce T.
Wynn

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Member Cost:

None

Participant Info:

Who's Invited:

Members Only, 21 And Older Only

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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:

Join me for a section of the Kennesaw Battlefield that often gets overlooked by folks hiking the mountains. We will NOT be hiking up any mountains on this event, but rather enjoying an area of undulating hills and easy-on-the-feet trails.

We will start our hike promptly at 9 am in the parking lot off of Dallas Highway (Whitlock Ave. if you're coming from Marietta) and hike the 5.5. mile loop trail, winding our way through a variety of landscapes that go all the way to Powder Springs Road (Kolb Farm) before beginning the second half of the loop back.

This area offers hiking that is quite different from the mountain sections of Kennesaw Mountain Battlefield. We'll keep a moderate pace, stopping from time to time for water breaks and photos, but our goal will be to finish in about 2 hours. The terrain is varied, but nothing seriously steep.

Dress appropriately for the weather. I'll update you before the event. Be sure to bring sufficient water, no matter what the temperature.

Required Items to Bring:

Good shoes and water

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

Hiking poles (if you like to use them)

Camera

How to Get There:

Event Directions:

GPS Coordinates for your turn to get to the trailhead:

33.945536, -84.596996

From Marietta:

Take Whitlock Ave. west past Burnt Hickory. Stay on this road all the way. The name of the road (120) changes to Dallas Hwy. Pass New Haven Drive & Carriage Oaks. You'll soon see a sign that you're entering the Kennesaw Memorial Park (on right). Pass Dallas Circle (on left) and be ready to turn Left at Cheatham Hill Drive. The parking lot is about 1/4 mile down this road.

From Barret Parkway:

Turn east onto Dallas Highway (120). You will cross Noses Creek, Mt. Calvary Baptist Church (on left), and John Ward Road (on right). You will cross Hardage Road (left) which is also Old John Ward Road (right). Be ready to turn right onto Cheatham Hill Drive. The parking lot is about 1/4 mile down the road.

Notes:

No parking fees

No restrooms available (but plenty of trees!)

Dogs must be kept on leash if you bring one. Maximum of 3 dogs, please.

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