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Kennesaw Mountain - 10 Miles (Self-Paced)




The Basics:
Event Type:Hike
Event Location: Kennesaw Mountain National Battlefield Park
Date(s) & Time:Sat, Oct 17 2026  7:35 am >> Sat, Oct 17 2026 12:05 pm
Registration Opens: Tue, Oct 13 2026 12:00 pm
Registration Cut Off: Fri, Oct 16 2026 10:00 pm
Event Duration:4 Hours 30 Minutes
Difficulty Rating:D5: Difficult
Distance:10.2 Miles
Pace:Moderate
Trip Leader(s):
Marion
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Member Cost:None

Participant Info:
Who's Invited: Members Only, 21 And Older Only
Maximum Group Size:10
Minimum Group Size:2
Number Registered So Far: 1 / 0 (To see who's signed up, log in to the Member Area)
Are Dogs Permitted: No

Itinerary:

Join me for an in-town hike at Kennesaw Mountain!

We’ll start by hiking up and over Big and Little Kennesaw Mountains down to Burnt Hickory Road. Make sure you look for the 2-mile marker on the way so that you won't miss it later! At Burnt Hickory Road (not the 3-mile marker), we'll turn around and retrace our steps back to the Visitor's Center.

If you want, you may take a short break here.

Next, we’ll tackle the same route again. We'll go up Big and Little Kennesaw Mountains and continue until we reach the 2-mile marker. That is your cue to turn around for the last leg of this hike back to the Visitor's Center, covering a total distance of 10.2 miles.

This is a self-paced hike, so you can hike with the group or hike at your own pace. However, please note that you must complete the hike within the allotted time to receive full credit and follow the described route.

Event Details:

  • Difficulty: Low-end D5, with an elevation gain of approximately 2,500 feet.
  • Prerequisite: Several recent AOC D4 hikes of 8-10 miles are required - preferably 6-8 mile hikes at Kennesaw Mountain. If you’ve completed qualifying hikes outside the club, please email me before signing up. If you do not have recent D4 experience, you will be placed on the waitlist.

Park Pass Information:

  • Day Pass: $5, or purchase an Annual Pass at the Visitor’s Center.
  • America the Beautiful Pass is also accepted.

For more details on fees, visit the Kennesaw Mountain National Battlefield Park Fee Page.

Facilities: Restrooms and water fountains are available at the Visitor Center.

Important Notes:

  • Please arrive a few minutes early for introductions or restroom use before we begin.
  • We will start the hike on time.
  • If the main parking lot is full, please use the overflow lot and allow extra time for the 10-minute walk to the Visitor Center.

Looking forward to seeing you there!

 


Required Items to Bring:

Parking Pass

Weather-appropriate Clothing

Enough Water

Recommended Items to Bring:
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How to Get There:
Event Directions:

900 Kennesaw Mountain Drive, Kennesaw, GA 30152

From I-75 North:

Take exit 267B onto SR-5 Spur South toward US-41, Marietta

Turn right onto Church Street Extension NE

Turn left onto Old US-41 Hwy NW

Turn left onto Stilesboro Rd NW

Turn left into the Visitor's Center parking lot.


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


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

Hike will be cancelled in case of bad weather.



Registration for this event opens at 10/13/2026 12:00:00 PM