Overtime at Kennesaw Mountain - Wed, Aug 17 2022

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Overtime at Kennesaw Mountain


The Basics:
Event Type:Hike
Event Location: Kennesaw Mountain National Battlefield Park   Hike: Overtime at Kennesaw Mountain  National Weather Service Forecast
Date(s) & Time:Wed, Aug 17 2022  6:00 pm >> Wed, Aug 17 2022 8:00 pm
Registration Opens: Fri, Aug 12 2022 10:30 am
Registration Cut Off: Wed, Aug 17 2022 3:00 pm
Event Duration:2 Hours
Difficulty Rating:D3: Moderate
Distance:6 Miles
Pace:Fast
Trip Leader(s):
Doug N
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Member Cost:None

Participant Info:
Who's Invited: Members Only, 21 And Older Only
Maximum Group Size:8
Minimum Group Size:2
Number Registered So Far: 5 / 0 (To see who's signed up, log in to the Member Area)
Are Dogs Permitted: No

Itinerary:

You've worked all day and now you need some O/T to get the blood flowing again.  This will be a fast paced 6 mile fitness hike at Kennesaw Mountain to help you forget all about your real j-o-b at least for a while.  

This is not a beginner's hike.  While this is a D3 hike, the pace will be faster than most.    If you are concerned that you may not be able to keep up there are other hikes that may be more appropriate for you.  

We will meet outside the visitor center and head straight up and over Big KM,  Little KM, and Pigeon Hill to Burnt Hickory Rd.  We will regroup as needed at BHR and then move around the base of the mountain on the Camp Brumby trail returning to the visitor center.

Our target pace will be 3mph so bring water that you can drink on the go.  My goal is to cover the ~6 miles with 1150 ft of elevation gain and be back to the parking lot by 8pm as the park closes at 8:30.

If the main parking lot is full there is an overflow lot on Old Hwy 41 appx 1/4 mile away.  Allow extra time to park in the overflow if needed. There is a $5 parking fee required if you don't have an annual pass.  The fee can be paid ahead of time at Recreation.gov or at the visitor center. 

NOTE:  This is my first solo event as a potential trip leader with the AOC.  I don't want to leave anyone behind, so please don't misunderstand the expected pace for this event.

 


Required Items to Bring:

Hiking shoes or trail runners
Water or electrolyte drink

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

Trekking poles if you use them
Sweat towel or cooling towel


How to Get There:
Event Directions:

SET YOUR GPS TO:

900 Kennesaw Mountain Dr, Kennesaw, GA 30152

or

FROM EXIT 267 ON I-75

Take Canton Rd. southwest toward Marietta for appx .6 miles
Proceed onto Ga Hwy 5 for another .3 miles
Turn Right onto Church Street Ext
In appx .6 miles turn left onto Old 41 Hwy
In appx 1.2 miles turn left onto Stilesboro Rd
The part entrance will be on your left

For the overflow parking lot, skip the turn at Stilesboro Rd
and go appx 1/4 mile to the entrance on the left.


Notes:
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Cancellation/Partial Attendance:   Please review the AOC cancellation policy.