NEW LOCATION! - Monday Morning at Kennesaw Mountain - Beginners Welcome - Mon, Aug 7 2017

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NEW LOCATION! - Monday Morning at Kennesaw Mountain - Beginners Welcome


The Basics:
Event Type:Hike
Event Location: Kennesaw Mountain
Date(s) & Time:Mon, Aug 7 2017  9:30 am >> Mon, Aug 7 2017 11:30 am
Registration Opens: Thu, Aug 3 2017 3:00 pm
Registration Cut Off: Mon, Aug 7 2017 9:30 am
Event Duration:2 Hours
Difficulty Rating:D2: Easy to Moderate
Distance:4.5 Miles
Pace:Moderate
Trip Leader(s):
Trena
Joyce T.
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Member Cost:None

Participant Info:
Who's Invited: Members Only, 21 And Older Only
Maximum Group Size:18
Minimum Group Size:4
Number Registered So Far: 15 / 0 (To see who's signed up, log in to the Member Area)
Are Dogs Permitted: Yes

Itinerary:

Heavy rains are in the forecast for Sunday, which means the trails at Jones Bridge will be exceptionally muddy and unfit for hiking.  Therefore, we're moving this week's hike to Kennesaw Mountain - - NOT up the mountain, but around the flatter trails (24 Gun Trail, Brumby Camp Loop, etc.)  These trails are relatively easy to travel, especially at the moderate speed we'll be taking.  They are better for hiking after rain.

We'll meet at the Visitor Center by the cannon.  The parking lot at the Visitor Center is often full - - so leave home early enough to follow "Plan B" - - parking in the overflow lot, about 1/4 mile from the intersection of Old Hwy 41 and Stilesboro Road - - on Old Hwy 41. Be advised:  it will take about 10-15 minutes to walk to the Visitor Center from this lot.
 
We will start the hike promptly at 9:30 am.   Please arrive 10 minutes early to allow time to use the restroom and to meet your fellow hikers.   
 

Required Items to Bring:

Water

Sturdy shoes

Recommended Items to Bring:
Use our Event Checklists to make sure you have everything you need.

Poles, if you care to use them

insect repellant

rain poncho


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 turn left at the redlight and park in the main visitor center lot if you can.  If full head back out to Old 41, take a left and park in the overflow parking lot farther down the road on the left.

 


Notes:

Trail map: https://www.nps.gov/kemo/planyourvisit/upload/KMNBP-Trail-Map-North-V105-11-16-2014.tif

Bathrooms are available at the Visitor Center


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