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Kennesaw Mountain Early Weekday Hike




The Basics:
Event Type:Hike
Event Location: Kennesaw Mountain National Battlefield Park   Hike: Kennesaw Mountain Early Weekday Hike   National Weather Service Forecast
Date(s) & Time:Tue, Sep 20 2011  9:30 am >> Tue, Sep 20 2011 12:00 pm
Registration Opens: Tue, Sep 13 2011 2:48 pm
Registration Cut Off: Mon, Sep 19 2011 6:00 pm
Event Duration:2.5 to 3 hours
Difficulty Rating:D3: Moderate
Distance:6 Miles
Pace:Moderate
Trip Leader(s):
Joyce T.
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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:2
Number Registered So Far: 7 / 0 (To see who's signed up, log in to the Member Area)
Are Dogs Permitted: Yes

Itinerary:

Let's get our workout in early in the day with a hike at Kennesaw Mountain Battlefield Park.  Our goal will be to improve fitness while still being able to breathe!  The pace will be moderate (not a power hike), but it will be extremely challenging for just a D2 hiker. Consider it a way to move from a D3 to an eventual D4 hike.  The area offers tremendous beauty and fanstastic views of the Atlanta sky line.

We will meet at the Visitors' Center just outside the lobby for sign-in.  Please arrive a few minutes early to allow time for parking.  If the main lot is full, you may have to drive down Old 41 about 1/4 mile to the new parking lot on the left and walk up to the Visitors' Center.

Instead of starting up the mountain, we'll warm up on the base trail, which is relatively flat.  We'll go as far as Pigeon Hill and then begin the workout phase as we tackle Pigeon Hill, the switchback trail up Little Kennesaw, and eventually make the climb to the top of Big Kennesaw.  There, we'll take a minute to enjoy the view of Atlanta from the upper parking lot before we begin our trek down the mountain to the Visitors' Center.  Unlike the power hikes, we'll be crossing the mountains just once.

Please understand that this will still be a strenuous hike, including almost 1200 feet of elevation gain.  The total distance is approximately six miles.  We will take rest breaks if needed, but - - depending on the group - - we may just keep trekking.  If you have concerns about your ability, it may be adviseable for you to get a couple more D2's under your belt before attempting this hike.


REMINDER:

- Kennesaw Mountain can be difficult to find.  Please note the directions below.


Required Items to Bring:
Plenty of fluid to remain hydrated


Recommended Items to Bring:
Use our Event Checklists to make sure you have everything you need.
Trekking poles may be helpful for the mountain part of the hike.
Snacks, if desired, to eat along the way.

How to Get There:
Event Directions:

From I-75 North
To exit 269 (Barrett Parkway). At the stoplight turn left onto Barrett Parkway. Follow Barrett Parkway for approximately 3 miles, turn left at the light, onto Old Hwy 41. Turn right at your next light, Stilesboro Rd. The visitor center will be immediately on your left. Brown and white signs located along the roads will guide you as well.

From I-75 South
To exit 269 (Barrett Parkway). At the stoplight turn right onto Barrett Parkway. Follow Barrett Parkway for approximately 3 miles, turn left at the light, onto Old Hwy 41. Turn right at your next light, Stilesboro Rd. The visitor center will be immediately on your left. Brown and white signs located along the roads will guide you as well.

From I-575 North
To exit 1 (Barrett Parkway). At the stoplight turn left onto Barrett Parkway. Follow Barrett Parkway for approximately 3.5 miles, turn left at the light, onto Old Hwy 41. Turn right at your next light, Stilesboro Rd. The visitor center will be immediately on your left. Brown and white signs located along the roads will guide you as well.

From I-575 South
To exit 1 (Barrett Parkway). At the stoplight turn right onto Barrett Parkway. Follow Barrett Parkway for approximately 3.5 miles, turn left at the light, onto Old Hwy 41. Turn right at your next light, Stilesboro Rd. The visitor center will be immediately on your left. Brown and white signs located along the roads will guide you as well.


Notes:
Dogs are permitted, but please have them on a leash out of respect for other hikers.  The mountain is a popular place, so we may encounter many dogs along the way.  There are also deer along the trail who need to be protected.

Full restroom facilities are available in the Visitors' Center. :-)


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

Cost Includes:No cost.

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

We will hike in a very light rain, but we'll cancel for heavy rain.