Ho, Ho, Happy Christmas Eve Morning at KM - Sun, Dec 24 2023

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Ho, Ho, Happy Christmas Eve Morning at KM


The Basics:
Event Type:Hike
Event Location: Kennesaw Mountain Pigeon Hill Parking Lot, Kennesaw, GA   Hike: Ho, Ho, Happy Christmas Eve Morning at KM  National Weather Service Forecast
Date(s) & Time:Sun, Dec 24 2023  9:00 am >> Sun, Dec 24 2023 11:30 am
Registration Opens: Wed, Dec 20 2023 7:30 pm
Registration Cut Off: Sun, Dec 24 2023 8:55 am
Event Duration:2 Hours 30 Minutes
Difficulty Rating:D3: Moderate
Distance:7 Miles
Pace:Moderate
Trip Leader(s):
Jeff
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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:3
Number Registered So Far: 10 / 0 (To see who's signed up, log in to the Member Area)
Are Dogs Permitted: Yes

Itinerary:

Enjoy a warm & dry Christmas Eve morning hike, forecast to be in the 50s and ahead of the projected 3 days of rain. We'll do an invigorating 7-mile loop hike at Kennesaw Mountain, starting and ending at the Pigeon Hill Parking Lot on Burnt Hickory Road.

Our Route: We'll cross the mountain at the beginning of the hike and head toward the visitor center, doing the hardest part while we're fresh. We'll then loop around the mountain on the Camp Brumby Trail, cross Burnt Hickory Road again, and take the New Salem Church Trail back to the parking lot.

What to Expect: This event is rated a D3. Elevation gain will be about 1,200-1,300 feet and our overall moving pace will be brisk (but not breakneck), approaching about 3 mph on average. We'll stay together on the hike, with brief rest/hydration/regrouping breaks as needed.

Logistics: There are no restrooms at the trailhead but we'll pass them at the visitor center. There is drinking water available at both the trailhead and the visitor center.


Required Items to Bring:

- Good hiking shoes

- Plenty of liquids

Recommended Items to Bring:
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- Hiking poles


How to Get There:
Event Directions:

We'll meet at the Pigeon Hill Parking Lot located at the intersection of Burnt Hickory Road NW and Old Mountain Rd NW. See the map above for GPS coordinates or select "Pigeon Hill parking entrance" on Google Maps.


Notes:

Parking at Kennesaw Mountain is $5 per verhicle or a valid pass.


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