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Burnt Hickory Flat and Over Kennesaw 6.5




The Basics:
Event Type:Hike
Event Location: Burnt Hickory Road Parking Lot - NOT Visitors Center   Hike: Burnt Hickory Flat and Over Kennesaw 6.5  National Weather Service Forecast
Date(s) & Time:Sat, Dec 3 2016  7:00 am >> Sat, Dec 3 2016 9:00 am
Registration Opens: Wed, Nov 30 2016 7:00 am
Registration Cut Off: Fri, Dec 2 2016 9:00 pm
Event Duration:2 Hours
Difficulty Rating:D3: Moderate
Distance:6.5 Miles
Pace:Fast
Trip Leader(s):
Tricia S.
Wynn
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Member Cost:None

Participant Info:
Who's Invited: Members Only, 21 And Older Only
Maximum Group Size:12
Minimum Group Size:3
Number Registered So Far: 8 / 0 (To see who's signed up, log in to the Member Area)
Are Dogs Permitted: Yes

Itinerary:
Start your weekend off with an early D3 followed by brunch (optional) at Gabriel’s Restaurant & Bakery.  Join us early Saturday at Kennesaw Mountain for a hike that will include a mix of terrain and also a visit to its historic summit. (1 pass over the mountain)
 
This is a FAST hike - 3.5 miles+ per hour.
 
We will start at Burnt Hickory doing a .5 on New Salem Church Trail on the Burnt Hickory side of the park, then we go up the stairs and cross Burnt Hickory Rd to Camp Brumby Trail. We will take this trail around the base of mountain to the visitor center. Don’t worry, there are some hills to get your heart pumping right away. We will take a short break at visitor center to regroup. Now the real workout starts, we will then proceed up Kennesaw Mountain to Little Kennesaw and then to Pigeon Hill and down to the parking lot at Burnt Hickory for a 6.5 mile loop.
 
Meet at Burnt Hickory parking lot (Also called Nose Creek Trail parking lot). No BATHROOMS at this location - but we will stop at the Vistor's Center half way through the hike. It may be dark at the start time so bring a headlamp or flashlight just in case.

Required Items to Bring:

Water
Hiking or Trail Shoes

Recommended Items to Bring:
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Headlamp or Flashlight


How to Get There:
Event Directions:
NOTE: Parking lot is small. Allow for extra time to circle around for parking space.
 
Drive from Atlanta on I 75 to Exit 269. At the bottom of the ramp turn left on Barrett Parkway and proceed approximately 4.5 miles. Turn left on Burnt Hickory Rd and proceed approximately 1.4 miles. Parking lot will be on the right.
 
Alternate Directions from Downtown Marietta: Hwy 120 (Dallas Hwy) from downtown Marietta thru traffic light, right on Burnt Hickory, parking lot 1.5 miles down on left.

Notes:

Gabriel’s Restaurant & Bakery
800 Whitlock Avenue
Marietta, GA
770-427-9007

gabrielsdesserts.com


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