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Kennesaw Mountain - Hardage Trail and Illinois Monument




The Basics:
Event Type:Hike
Event Location: Kennesaw Mountain National Park   Hike: Kennesaw Mountain - Hardage Trail and Illinois Monument  National Weather Service Forecast
Date(s) & Time:Sat, Nov 15 2025  9:00 am >> Sat, Nov 15 2025 12:30 pm
Registration Opens: Fri, Nov 7 2025 4:30 pm
Registration Cut Off: Fri, Nov 14 2025 3:00 pm
Event Duration:3 Hours 30 Minutes
Difficulty Rating:D3: Moderate
Distance:8 Miles
Pace:Moderate
Trip Leader(s):
Kip
Christa
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Member Cost:None

Participant Info:
Who's Invited: Members Only, 21 And Older Only
Maximum Group Size:15
Minimum Group Size:4
Number Registered So Far: 2 / 0 (To see who's signed up, log in to the Member Area)
Are Dogs Permitted: No

Itinerary:

Come join me for my first co-lead hike around the Meadows of Kennesaw Mountain. Thanks to Kip helping with my training.

We will start from the Pigeon Hill Trailhead to proceed on Hardage Mill trail, crossing the Whitlock avenue and reaching the Illinois Monument. We will take a short break here before turning around. Due to the ongoing Govt shutdown, the restrooms in the Cheatam Hill Trailhead are not open at this time. I will keep you posted before the event if that changes.

We will continue the loop from Illinois Monument on Cease Fire Trail and cross back Whitlock avenue and further hike on Noses Creek Trail on our return. We will then merge onto Hardage Mill trail, turn right at the end of the Hardage Trail, hike the Salem Church Trail and loop back to the parking lot.

This hike is one of rolling hills to keep our hear rate going.  We will be hiking at a moderate pace ranging 2.2 to 2.8 miles depending on the terrain. 

Pls arrive at 8.50am for introductions and Directions for the hike. We will start hiking at 9am. If you are buying the day pass, pls plan to allow time for the same.


Required Items to Bring:

Hiking Shoes

Water 

KMBNP pass/America the Beautiful pass/$5 for Daypass

 

Recommended Items to Bring:
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Hiking Poles

Snack

Your Smile


How to Get There:
Event Directions:

We will meet at Pigeon Hill Trailhead located at 1520 Burnt Hickory Rd NW, Marietta, GA 30064.


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


Registration for this event opens at 11/7/2025 4:30:00 PM