Environmental Trail Hike - KMNBP - Sat, Sep 11 2021

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Environmental Trail Hike - KMNBP


The Basics:
Event Type:Hike
Event Location: Kennesaw Mountain Overflow Parking Lot   Hike: Environmental Trail Hike - KMNBP  National Weather Service Forecast
Date(s) & Time:Sat, Sep 11 2021  7:30 am >> Sat, Sep 11 2021 11:00 am
Registration Opens: Mon, Sep 6 2021 7:00 pm
Registration Cut Off: Sat, Sep 11 2021 6:00 am
Event Duration:3 Hours 30 Minutes
Difficulty Rating:D1: Easy
Distance:2 Miles
Pace:Leisurely
Trip Leader(s):
Mike C
Jan T
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Member Cost:None

Participant Info:
Who's Invited: Members Only, 21 And Older Only
Maximum Group Size:15
Minimum Group Size:2
Number Registered So Far: 4 / 0 (To see who's signed up, log in to the Member Area)
Are Dogs Permitted: No

Itinerary:

 

We will meet at the Overflow Parking Lot at 7:20 for introductions. We will walk over to the Visitor Center and listen to the presentation. Upon completion of the presentation, we will do the Environmental Trail Loop. The end time is approximate.


Required Items to Bring:

Hiking shoes, water and snacks

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

Hiking sticks or poles


How to Get There:
Event Directions:

DIRECTIONS from I-75/ I-285 INTERCHANGE in NW ATLANTA to our "Overflow Parking Lot" Gathering Spot:   

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.
5. After parking there we'll gather for the hike near the lot entrance.

PARKING PASSES:  Each driver is responsible for paying the $5 per vehicle per day self-service National Park parking fee (or displaying instead from your rear-view mirror a valid National Park Annual Pass - available for sale at the park Visitor Center).

 


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


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