Kennesaw Mountain by the Road then 21 Guns - Sat, Aug 17 2019

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Kennesaw Mountain by the Road then 21 Guns


The Basics:
Event Type:Hike
Event Location: Kennesaw Mountain National Battlefield   Hike: Kennesaw Mountain by the Road then 21 Guns  National Weather Service Forecast
Date(s) & Time:Sat, Aug 17 2019  8:00 am >> Sat, Aug 17 2019 11:00 am
Registration Opens: Sun, Aug 11 2019 6:00 pm
Registration Cut Off: Sat, Aug 17 2019 6:00 am
Event Duration:3 Hours
Difficulty Rating:D3: Moderate
Distance:6 Miles
Pace:Moderate
Trip Leader(s):
Mike C
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Member Cost:None

Participant Info:
Who's Invited: Members Only, 21 And Older Only
Maximum Group Size:20
Minimum Group Size:2
Number Registered So Far: 13 / 0 (To see who's signed up, log in to the Member Area)
Are Dogs Permitted: No

Itinerary:

Hike Plan: We will meet in the overflow parking lot by the exit to the sidewalk going toward the park at 7:45 am for introductions. We will have a short stop at the Visitor Center, than take the paved road to the top parking lot and the trail to the top of the mountain. This route is about 1.5 miles each way and does not have the steep parts of the trail that are encountered when taking the trail up. After taking a break to enjoy the great views of the area from the top of the mountain, we will return by the same way. Upon returning to the Visitor Center we will head out for an easy 3 miles (1.5 miles each way) on the 21 Gun Trail. This will bring the total distance to just under 6 miles.

 


Required Items to Bring:

• Wear comfortable Clothing Layers and rugged Hiking Boots or Shoes appropriate for the weather - also, if showers are forecast bring light emergency rain gear.
• Hydrate well prior to the event and we suggest carrying about a liter of Water to drink along the way and perhaps a piece of fruit or other light snack.

Recommended Items to Bring:
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• Wear comfortable Clothing Layers and rugged Hiking Boots or Shoes appropriate for the weather - also, if showers are forecast bring light emergency rain gear.
• Hydrate well prior to the event and we suggest carrying about a liter of Water to drink along the way and perhaps a piece of fruit or other light snack.


How to Get There:
Event Directions:

DIRECTIONS from I-75/ I-285 INTERCHANGE in NW ATLANTA to our "Overflow Parking Lot" Gathering Spot:   (For a zoomable color MAP and satellite view of this spot and its vicinity click the square blue & green "Event Location" icon near the top of this article.)

1.  From the I-75/ I-285 Interchange take I-75 North about 8 miles and exit toward your right at Exit 267B ("US-41, GA-5 South" which will loop you clockwise onto the GA-5 "Canton Road Connector" toward Marietta).
2. After completing this I-75 exit loop, AVOID the rightward exit onto US-41 and continue straight ahead on the connector for about 1 mile toward the first traffic light at Church Street.
3. Just before you reach this traffic light bear hard Right onto the "Church Street Extension" and go just 0.6 mile to the second traffic light where "Old US-41" tees in from the left.
4. Turn Left onto Old US-41 and go 1.2 mile to the first stop light. Continue straight ahead about another quarter of a mile (beyond the Park Visitor Center) and look for the Overflow Parking Lot on the left.


Notes:
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