Kennesaw from Burnt Hickory 11.62 miles - Sat, Feb 6 2016

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Kennesaw from Burnt Hickory 11.62 miles


The Basics:
Event Type:Hike
Event Location: Burnt Hickory Road Parking Lot   Hike: Kennesaw from Burnt Hickory 11.62 miles  National Weather Service Forecast
Date(s) & Time:Sat, Feb 6 2016  9:00 am >> Sat, Feb 6 2016 1:00 pm
Registration Opens: Mon, Feb 1 2016 7:00 am
Registration Cut Off: Fri, Feb 5 2016 9:00 pm
Event Duration:4 Hours
Difficulty Rating:D4: Moderate to Difficult
Distance:11.62 Miles
Pace:Fast
Trip Leader(s):
Tricia S.
Wynn
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Member Cost:None

Participant Info:
Who's Invited: Members Only, 21 And Older Only
Maximum Group Size:8
Minimum Group Size:2
Number Registered So Far: 8 / 0 (To see who's signed up, log in to the Member Area)
Are Dogs Permitted: No

Itinerary:
Please join us this Saturday at Kennesaw Mountain for a dayhike that will include a mix of terrain and also a visit to its historic summit.
 
We will start at Burnt Hickory doing a .5 on New Salem Church Trail on the Burnt Hickory side of park, then we go up the stairs and cross Burnt Hickory Rd to Camp Brumby Trail. We will take this trail around the base of mountain to the visitor center. Don’t worry, there are some hills to get your heart pumping right away. We will take a short break (bathroom) at visitor center to regroup. Now the real workout starts, we will then proceed up Kennesaw Mountain to Little Kennesaw and then to Pigeon Hill and down to the parking lot at Burnt Hickory.  You can grab a snack or extra water from your car at this point.  Then we'll continue our hike south, crossing Dallas Hwy and doing a loop near the Cheatham Hill parking lot before returning back to Dallas Hwy and then Burnt Hickory.  There is approximately 1500 ft of elevation gain on this hike and we'll average about a 3.5 mph pace (17 minute miles) for most of the course.  This is NOT A BEGINNER HIKE.
 
The trip leaders will stay together on this hike at a FAST pace.  If you are unfamiliar with the course or hiking a fast pace - this might not be for you.
 
Meet at Burnt Hickory parking lot. No BATHROOMS at this location. Come early as the parking lot will fill up and you may need to wait for a spot.

Required Items to Bring:

Water
Hiking or Trail Shoes
Rain Gear

Recommended Items to Bring:
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How to Get There:
Event Directions:
NOTE: Parking lot is small. Allow for extra time to circle around for parking space.
 
Drive from Atlanta on I 75 to Exit 269. At the bottom of the ramp turn left on Barrett Parkway and proceed approximately 4.5 miles. Turn left on Burnt Hickory Rd and proceed approximately 1.4 miles. Parking lot will be on the right.
 
Alternate Directions from Downtown Marietta: Hwy 120 (Dallas Hwy) from downtown Marietta thru traffic light, right on Burnt Hickory, parking lot 1.5 miles down on left.

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