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Central & Southern Sections of Kennesaw Mountain Battlefield Park w/ Optional Lunch




The Basics:
Event Type:Hike
Event Location: Burnt Hickory Road Parking Lot
Date(s) & Time:Sun, Feb 19 2017  9:00 am >> Sun, Feb 19 2017 1:00 pm
Registration Opens: Mon, Feb 13 2017 12:00 am
Registration Cut Off: Sun, Feb 19 2017 8:45 am
Event Duration:4 Hours
Difficulty Rating:D3: Moderate
Distance:10.5 Miles
Pace:Moderate
Trip Leader(s):
Gayle M.
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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: 3 / 0 (To see who's signed up, log in to the Member Area)
Are Dogs Permitted: No

Itinerary:

This is a hard D3 due to the distance and an average 3.0 pace. It qualifies for a D4 in distance and pace but doesn't have the elevation. We will average a 3.0 pace with a fast pace on the level paths but a little slower pace on the hills.

On this hike we will be taking several hiking trails. We will start by taking the Hardage Mill Trail to Whitlock Avenue. This is a roller coaster trail with hills not too long nor too steep. Then we will proceed on the Cease Fire Trail to the Cheatham Hill/Kolb Farm Loop. This trail is relatively flat with a few hills. After hiking the loop we will proceed back up the Cease Fire Trail where we will then hike the Noses Creek Trail. This trail is again relatively flat with a few moderate hills. Then we will proceed up the New Salem Church Trail. We will then cut over to Pigeon Hill to hike back down to the parking lot.

This is an endurance hike. PLEASE be sure you can do the distance in the allotted time before signing up for this hike. This hike is for people who can do the distance of a D4 in the allotted time without the elevation. This is a hike for members who can't do the elevation but want to get used to the extended time & miles. Going from a 2 hour hike to a 3-4 hour hike is definitely a change.

PLEASE arrive by 8:45 am to get a parking space as the parking lot is not large. Also to give us time to socialize & have introductions. I will also share some of the history of Kennesaw Mountain National Battlefield Park. Our hike will start promptly at 9:00am.
 
Ther are NO BATHROOM FACILITIES at this parking lot.
 
Optional lunch at the West Cobb Diner (see Notes below). The West Cobb Diner is a casual cafe dishing up classic Southern favorites & sandwiches in a low-key, relaxed atmosphere.
 
Come join me for an invigorating Sunday morning hike with an optional lunch afterwards.

Required Items to Bring:

Water

Recommended Items to Bring:
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Hiking pole(s) if you want

Snack


How to Get There:
Event Directions:

Burnt Hickory Road Parking Lot                                         GPS Coordinates -

1520 Burnt Hickory Road                                                    33.96421, -84.594583   

Marietta, GA 30064


Notes:

Optional Lunch -

West Cobb Diner                                            GPS Coordinates -

3451 Ernest W Barrett Pkwy NW                  33.9475009, -84.6226906

Marietta, GA 30064

http://www.westcobbdiner.com/


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