Hump Day at Kennesaw - 7:00 AM Early Bird Start

“We don’t stop hiking because we grow old – We grow old because we stop hiking.” – Finis Mitchel

The hike will commence at 7:00 AM, so please plan to arrive by 6:55 AM for sign-in. You can park either at the new visitor parking lot on Old US Hwy 41 or at the main visitor center parking lot. If you choose the Old US Hwy 41 parking lot, allow a few extra minutes to walk to the visitor center. Don't forget your parking pass!

We will gather just outside the visitor center for sign-in. The first part of our hike will cover 1.2 miles to the 1808 ft. summit of Kennesaw Mountain. The trail we're hiking is moderately difficult, featuring rocky, shaded, and steeply-pitched terrain. From the summit, we will traverse Little Kennesaw Mountain, cross Burnt Hickory Road for a brief rest, and then return over Little and Big Kennesaw Mountains to the visitor center. We plan to stay together as a group.

One more thing...this hike is for fun-loving people and those who enjoy being around others. Some of us like to make jokes, tell stories, and have a good laugh. If you're easily offended or prefer a quiet walk in the park, this hike is probably not for you. You've been warned!

A few notes:

- Itinerary is subject to change before and during the event.

- Parking Pass Required = $5 (Fees and Passes - Kennesaw Mountain National Battlefield Park (U.S. National Park Service) (nps.gov))

- Please be flexible with finishing and start time. Things happen where our event may be longer or shorter.

- Operating Hours & Seasons - Kennesaw Mountain National Battlefield Park (U.S. National Park Service) (nps.gov)

- If you're a Garmin user, please join our 'Atlanta Outdoor Club (AOC) Garmin Users' group to connect with other AOC Garmin users and track your activity. Join us at: https://connect. garmin.com/modern/group/2255568

A fun and enjoyable hike is the name of the game today! 

Google Map: https://maps.app.goo.gl/drXTDqPmfYswNhoa7 

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 go to the main visitor's parking lot or the new parking lot on the left after passing the redlight for Stilesboro Road.

No cost.