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Jumping Jack Flash at Kennesaw Mountain




The Basics:
Event Type:Hike
Event Location: Kennesaw, GA
Date(s) & Time:Sat, Jul 19 2025  8:00 am >> Sat, Jul 19 2025 11:00 am
Registration Opens: Thu, Jul 17 2025 1:00 pm
Registration Cut Off: Sat, Jul 19 2025 6:00 am
Event Duration:3 Hours
Difficulty Rating:D4: Moderate to Difficult
Distance:7 Miles
Pace:Moderate
Trip Leader(s):
Lisa
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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: 6 / 0 (To see who's signed up, log in to the Member Area)
Are Dogs Permitted: No

Itinerary:

Let's start the day off right with a morning hike at Kennesaw Mountain!  We will complete approximately seven miles of hiking with plenty of elevation changes, and enjoy beautiful views of the Marietta/Kennesaw area. 

Just for fun, and to increase our cardio fitness, we will perform jumping jacks when we reach the peaks of Kennesaw Mountain and Little Kennesaw Mountain - both coming and going.

The hike will start at 8:00 AM, so please plan on meeting a few minutes prior to that time to check in. We will meet at the overflow parking lot on old US Hwy 41. We will warm up with the walk to the Visitor Center for a quick bathroom break before starting the climb up Big Kennesaw.  

We will hike the 1.2 miles to the 1808 ft. top of Kennesaw Mountain. From there, we will head across Little Kennesaw Mountain, cross Burnt Hickory Road, then head back over Little and Big Kennesaw Mountains to the visitor center. We'll cool down by walking back to the overflow parking lot.



Required Items to Bring:

At least 2 liters of water or sports drink
Good hiking shoes or boots


Recommended Items to Bring:
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Hiking pole or poles

Snack

Rain jacket, just in case


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 traffic signal which is Church Street Extension.

5) You should cross railroad tracks soon.

6) Take a left onto Old 41 at the second traffic signal. 

7) Stay on Old US 41 until you pass in front of the mountain and park in the overflow parking lot on the left after passing the traffic signal for Stilesboro Road. 




Notes:
* We encourage all members to follow our Etiquette Guidelines while participating in AOC events.


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