Monday - Cheatham Hill Section of Kennesaw Battlefield -- DELAYED START TIME - Mon, Mar 27 2023

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Monday - Cheatham Hill Section of Kennesaw Battlefield -- DELAYED START TIME


The Basics:
Event Type:Hike
Event Location: Cheatham Hill Trail Head   Hike: Monday - Cheatham Hill Section of Kennesaw Battlefield -- DELAYED START TIME  National Weather Service Forecast
Date(s) & Time:Mon, Mar 27 2023  11:00 am >> Mon, Mar 27 2023 1:15 pm
Registration Opens: Thu, Mar 23 2023 3:00 pm
Registration Cut Off: Tue, Mar 28 2023 11:00 am
Event Duration:2 Hours 15 Minutes
Difficulty Rating:D2: Easy to Moderate
Distance:5.5 Miles
Pace:Moderate
Trip Leader(s):
Joyce 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:4
Number Registered So Far: 12 / 0 (To see who's signed up, log in to the Member Area)
Are Dogs Permitted: Yes

Itinerary:

Yes, one can hike at the Kennesaw Battlefield without climbing the mountains.  This third section of the park is the least traveled, but it provides an excellent trail for moderate hiking.  Our pace will be moderate, keeping the group together to give us an opportunity to talk as we hike and stop occasionally for pictures and water. If the distance doesn't present a challenge, come join us.   The terrain is varied, with undulating hills . . .  but nothing seriously steep.

We will start our hike promptly at 10:00 am in the parking lot off of Dallas Highway (Whitlock Ave. if you're coming from Marietta) and hike the 5.5. mile loop trail, winding our way through a variety of landscapes that go all the way to Powder Springs Road (Kolb Farm) before beginning the second half of the loop back.   

NOTE:  THis is NOT the lot off John Ward Road.  The road to the parking lot is on Whitlock Road or Dallas Highway.  

Bathrooms have been constructed next to the parking lot!

$5 parking passes are required if you don't have an annual pass. You can purchase your pass online before the hike at https://www.nps.gov/ kemo/planyourvisit/fees.htm  .  Annual passes can be purchased for $40 at the Visitor Center.  America the Beautiful passes are good at Kennesaw Mountain.

Dogs are permitted, but must be kept on leash at all times. It's the law!

 


Required Items to Bring:

Good shoes and water

Recommended Items to Bring:
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Hiking poles (if you like to use them) 


How to Get There:
Event Directions:

GPS Coordinates for your turn to get to the trailhead:

33.93710,   -84.59680

This is an approximate address:  963-975 Cheatham Hill Dr., Marietta, GA 30064

From Marietta: 

 Take Whitlock Ave. west past Burnt Hickory.  Stay on this road all the way.  The name of the road (120) changes to Dallas Hwy.   Pass New Haven Drive & Carriage Oaks.  You'll soon see a sign that you're entering the Kennesaw Memorial Park (on right).  Pass Dallas Circle (on left) and be ready to turn Left at Cheatham Hill Drive.  The parking lot is about 1/4 mile down this road.

From Barret Parkway:

Turn east onto Dallas Highway (120).  You will cross Noses Creek, Mt. Calvary Baptist Church (on left), and John Ward Road (on right).  You will cross Hardage Road (left) which is also Old John Ward Road (right).  Be ready to turn right onto Cheatham Hill Drive.  The parking lot is about 1/4 mile down the road.

 


Notes:

No parking fees

Restrooms are available!

Dogs must be kept on leash in you bring one.  Maximum of 3 dogs, please.


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