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Kennesaw Mountain on Tuesday




The Basics:
Event Type:Hike
Event Location: Kennesaw Mountain National Battlefield Park   Hike: Kennesaw Mountain on Tuesday  National Weather Service Forecast
Date(s) & Time:Tue, Aug 26 2025  8:00 am >> Tue, Aug 26 2025 10:30 am
Registration Opens: Tue, Aug 19 2025 12:00 pm
Registration Cut Off: Mon, Aug 25 2025 6:00 pm
Event Duration:2 Hours 30 Minutes
Difficulty Rating:D4: Moderate to Difficult
Distance:6.4 Miles
Pace:Moderate
Trip Leader(s):
Laurie M
Linda L
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Member Cost:None

Participant Info:
Who's Invited: Members Only, 21 And Older Only
Maximum Group Size:12
Minimum Group Size:3
Number Registered So Far: 13 / 0 (To see who's signed up, log in to the Member Area)
Are Dogs Permitted: No

Itinerary:
Please join us for a hike at Kennesaw Mountain National Battlefield Park.

We will hike over Big Kennesaw, Little Kennesaw, and Pigeon Hill to Burnt Hickory Road and then turn around and go back the way we came. We will take a hydration break at Burnt Hickory and as needed.

This is a moderate to face paced, 2.5 to 2.7 mph, D4 hike 1600+ feet elevation gain. This is a challenging hike with rocky/rooty terrain and the elevation gain. We will stay together as a group and regroup if we get separated.

You must have recent strong D3 or greater AOC experience to participate in this hike.

We will meet in front of the visitor center. Please plan accordingly to arrive at the hike 10-15 minutes early so we can start the hike on time.

Please note that Kennesaw requires a daily $5.00 pass, Kennesaw annual pass $40.00, or the America the Beautiful Pass. You can purchase your pass in the visitor center, at the automated machine in the parking lot, or online.

Required Items to Bring:
Hiking Boots/Shoes with good traction

Water (2 to 3 liters)

Parking Pass
Recommended Items to Bring:
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Hat

Towel

Snacks

Poncho (if chance of rain)

Sunscreen/Bug Spray

Hiking Poles, if use them

How to Get There:
Event Directions:900 Kennesaw Mountain Drive, Kennesaw, GA. 30152

There is a large parking lot at the visitor center. If the parking lot is full, there is an overflow lot. It takes about 15 minutes to walk from the overflow lot to the visitor center.

The address of the overflow parking lot is 1200 Old US 41 HIghway NW, Kennesaw, GA. 30152.

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


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