Reverse Traditional Kennesaw Hike - Starting at Burnt Hickory/Pigeon Hill Parking Lot

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Reverse Traditional Kennesaw Hike - Starting at Burnt Hickory/Pigeon Hill Parking Lot

The Basics:

Event Type:

Hike

Event Location:

Kennesaw Mountain National Battlefield Park, Marietta, GA

Hike: Reverse Traditional Kennesaw Hike - Starting at Burnt Hickory/Pigeon Hill Parking Lot

Date(s) & Time:

Sat, Mar 30 2024 7:30 am >> Sat, Mar 30 2024 10:15 am

Registration Opens:

Tue, Mar 26 2024 7:30 pm

Registration Cut Off:

Sat, Mar 30 2024 6:30 am

Event Duration:

2 Hours 45 Minutes

Difficulty Rating:

D4: Moderate to Difficult

Distance:

6 Miles

Pace:

Moderate

Trip Leader(s):

Marion

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Member Cost:

None

Participant Info:

Who's Invited:

Members Only, 21 And Older Only

Maximum Group Size:

Minimum Group Size:

Number Registered So Far:

8 / 0 (To see who's signed up, log in to the Member Area)

Are Dogs Permitted:

Itinerary:

Join me Saturday morning for a lovely hike at Kennesaw Mountain National Park.

You need to have recent AOC D4 hiking experience!

We will start at the Burnt Hickory/Pigeon Hill Parking Lot!!!! Located at intersection of Old Mountain Rd and Burnt Hickory Rd. GPS Coordinates: 33.963276, -84.594391

Please note that the group will spread out depending on the experience level and the speed of the individual hiker. This hike is designed so you can walk with the group or by yourself. If you sign up, you should be comfortable to hike at a moderate pace (2.3 - 2.5 mph) and complete the hike within the time specified. If during the hike you feel you cannot complete the total 6 miles, you are welcome to turn around. Just let me know. In order to get credit for the hike, you will have to hike all of the 6 miles.

We will start at Burnt Hickory/Pigeon Hill Parking Lot and hike across Little and Big Kennesaw Mountains down to the Visitor's Center. You can take a short bathroom break before turning around to go back the same way we came.

Required Items to Bring:

Plenty of Water

Hiking Shoes

Weather-appropriate Clothing

Snacks

Parking Pass

Recommended Items to Bring:
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How to Get There:

Event Directions:

Directions and Parking:

1) I-75 North to exit 267B Hwy 5 Canton Road Connector

2) If you are not heading west after getting off of the Interstate you are going the wrong way. You should be heading towards US 41 and downtown Marietta after getting off of I-75 onto the Canton Road Connector and see Kennesaw Mountain on your right.

3) You will be tempted to take the first exit off of the Canton Road Connector which is US 41, but do not take it. Proceed over US 41 on a bridge staying on the Canton Road Connector.

4) After crossing US 41 take a right at the first redlight which is Church Street Extension.

5) You should cross railroad tracks soon.

6) Take a left onto Old 41 at the second redlight. If you get to US 41 again, you have missed the turn onto Old 41 so turn around.

7) Stay on Old US 41 until you pass in front of the mountain and park on the right-hand side of the road (or in the new parking lot on the left) after passing the redlight for Stilesboro Road.

FYI: The new parking lot - approximately 270 spaces, is now open but parking on Old Highway 41 is not yet closed. Park by Old Highway 41 or in this new parking lot - whichever you feel more comfortable with.

8) Last resort / panic mode / all available parking spaces have been taken: When this happens, here is where to park - Turn around and head back in front of the mountain on Old 41. Take the first left which is White Circle Road. Take the first right which is White Road Court. Park on the side of the road.

Notes:

There is a $5.00 parking fee

Bathroom facilities are available at the visitor's center which opens the outer doors at 7:30

Link to the trail map http://www.nps.gov/kemo/planyourvisit/upload/KEMO%20trail%20map.pdf

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

Hike will be cancelled when weather is bad.