Impromptu Kennesaw plus East Trail/New Salem Trail after the rain - Wed, Feb 15 2017

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Impromptu Kennesaw plus East Trail/New Salem Trail after the rain


The Basics:
Event Type:Hike
Event Location: Kennesaw Mountain Overflow Lot on Old 41   Hike: Impromptu Kennesaw plus East Trail/New Salem Trail after the rain  National Weather Service Forecast
Date(s) & Time:Wed, Feb 15 2017  12:00 pm >> Wed, Feb 15 2017 3:30 pm
Registration Opens: Tue, Feb 14 2017 8:00 am
Registration Cut Off: Wed, Feb 15 2017 11:00 am
Event Duration:3 Hours 30 Minutes
Difficulty Rating:D4: Moderate to Difficult
Distance:8.6 Miles
Pace:Moderate
Trip Leader(s):
Lisa
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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: 3 / 0 (To see who's signed up, log in to the Member Area)
Are Dogs Permitted: No

Itinerary:

Let's celebrate the Ides of February with a there-and-back over Kennesaw Mountain, Little Kennesaw, and Pigeon Hill. It's supposed to rain Wednesday morning, but should clear for a great opportunity to log a few miles mid-week. We'll hike a total of 8.6 miles and enjoy some fresh clean post-rain views.

We will start hiking promptly at 12:00 noon. Please arrive ten minutes early for introductions.

We are STARTING IN THE BACK OF THE OVERFLOW PARKING LOT, then going over Kennesaw to Burnt Hickory.  We'll have a short break at Burnt Hickory before going out to the East Trail/New Salem Trail around and back to the base of the mountain before going over the mountain again, then past the Visitor's Center and back to our cars.

Many thanks to Wynn Jones and Tricia Saul for allowing me to copy their itinerary!


Required Items to Bring:

Water 

Hiking shoes with good tread

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

1) I-75 North to exit 267B Hwy 5 Canton Road Connector

2) If you are not heading west after getting off of the Interstate you are going the wrong way.  You should be heading towards US 41 and downtown Marietta after getting off of I-75 onto the Canton Road Connector and see Kennesaw Mountain on your right.

3) You will be tempted to take the first exit off of the Canton Road Connector which is US 41, but do not take it.  Proceed over US 41 on a bridge staying on the Canton Road Connector.

4) After crossing US 41 take a right at the first redlight which is Church Street Extension.

5) You should cross railroad tracks soon.

6) Take a left onto Old 41 at the second redlight.  If you get to US 41 again, you have missed the turn onto Old 41 so turn around.

7) Stay on Old US 41 until you pass in front of the mountain then go through the light and the next left (past the visitor's center is the overflow parking lot.

Meet in the back of the overflow lot.


Notes:
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