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Kennesaw Mountain - Hardage Trail and Illinois Monument | |||||||||
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| Event Type: |  | Hike | | ||||||
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Kennesaw Mountain National Park
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| Date(s) & Time: | | Sat, Sep 27 2025 8:00 am >> Sat, Sep 27 2025 11:00 am | | ||||||
| Registration Opens: | | Fri, Sep 19 2025 5:00 pm | | ||||||
| Registration Cut Off: | | Fri, Sep 26 2025 4:00 pm | | ||||||
| Event Duration: | | 3 Hours | | ||||||
| Difficulty Rating: | | D3: Moderate | | ||||||
| Distance: | | 8 Miles | | ||||||
| Pace: | | Moderate | | ||||||
| Trip Leader(s): | | Kip Email Trip Leader(s)
You must be logged in to get the Trip Leader contact information. | | ||||||
| Member Cost: | | None | |||||||
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| Who's Invited: | | Members Only, 21 And Older Only | | ||||||
| Maximum Group Size: | | 15 | |||||||
| Minimum Group Size: | | 4 | |||||||
| Number Registered So Far: | | 1 / 0 (To see who's signed up, log in to the Member Area) | |||||||
| Are Dogs Permitted: | | No | |||||||
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We will hike south from Burnt Hickory, turn right on the Hardage Trail and hike to the end at Whitlock Avenue. We will cross Whitlock Avenue and hike to the Illinois Monument. We will take a short break by the monument (there are restrooms nearby for those who need them). We will pass by the Grave of the Unknown Soldier and then make a loop on the Old John Ward Road trail and cross back over Whitlock Avenue. We will take the Noses Creek service road to the bridge over Noses Creek and then re-join the Hardage Trail in the northbound direction. At the end of the Hardage Trail we will hike up the New Salem Chuch Trail and return to the parking lot. There are several areas on this trail with moderately steep climbs. The total elevation gain is about 1050 ft. The average pace of this hike will be 2.8 - 3.0 mph. Attendees must have recent D3 experience. | |||||||||
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There is a $5 parking fee at all KMNBP parking lots. If you do not have an annual pass you can purchase a day pass at the kiosk. Be sure to display your annual or day pass on your dashboard, as all parking lots are routinely monitored by park employees. * We encourage all members to follow our Etiquette Guidelines while participating in AOC events. | |||||||||
Cancellation/Partial Attendance: Please review the AOC cancellation policy. | |||||||||
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