Taste of Kennesaw Mountain - Wed, Oct 8 2025

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Taste of Kennesaw Mountain

The Basics:

Event Type:

Hike

Event Location:

Kennesaw GA

Date(s) & Time:

Wed, Oct 8 2025 8:00 am >> Wed, Oct 8 2025 11:00 am

Registration Opens:

Mon, Oct 6 2025 7:00 am

Registration Cut Off:

Wed, Oct 8 2025 6:00 am

Event Duration:

3 Hours

Difficulty Rating:

D4: Moderate to Difficult

Distance:

6 Miles

Pace:

Moderate

Trip Leader(s):

Dolores H

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Member Cost:

None

Participant Info:

Who's Invited:

Members Only, 21 And Older Only

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Number Registered So Far:

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

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Itinerary:

Kennesaw Mountain is calling. We'll do the 6.2 miles from the Visitor Center to Burnt Hickory and back. This is a tough hike that I have only done on my own recently. I have little expectation that I can finish this hike within the 2.5 hours the club uses as a qualifier for other difficult hikes. However, I will be moving as if I’m trying to make that qualifying time. I've allocated 3 hours. We'll see how that plays out.

So, if you are wanting to join this hike, you should have recent D3 experience. You probably don't want to sign-up if you are a seasoned D4 or above hiker. You should also be flexible with the time spent completing this hike. We will be moving most of the time. I don't anticipate any breaks for water. We may take a break for de-layering, if needed. Definitely, take a break at Burnt Hickory, but it will be short.

With the government shutdown, the visitor center will be closed as well as the visitor center parking lot. Plan on parking at the overflow lot, which is your first left after the light to turn to the visitor center. The overflow lot is a 10 minute walk from the visitor center.

We'll meet at the Visitor Center by 7:50 am. You should have already paid for parking(parking fee will not apply with the government shutdown),got your gear together,and used the bathroom,if needed,prior to 7:50 am. We'll start promptly at 8:00 am.

Required Items to Bring:

Water, hiking shoes or boots

Recommended Items to Bring:
Use our Event Checklists to make sure you have everything you need.

Hiking poles are highly recommended. Hat, sunglasses, sunscreen, snacks, insecticide

How to Get There:

Event Directions:

Google Maps: Kennesaw Mountain National Battlefield Park Visitor Center

900 Kennesaw Mountain Dr Kennesaw GA 30152

Notes:

Restrooms and water fill station will not be available with the government shutdown.

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