A beautiful Hike at Kennesaw Mountain - Mon, Oct 2 2023

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A beautiful Hike at Kennesaw Mountain


The Basics:
Event Type:Hike
Event Location: Kennesaw Mountain (Visitor Center)   Hike: A beautiful Hike at Kennesaw Mountain  National Weather Service Forecast
Date(s) & Time:Mon, Oct 2 2023  8:00 am >> Mon, Oct 2 2023 10:30 am
Registration Opens: Mon, Sep 25 2023 8:00 am
Registration Cut Off: Mon, Oct 2 2023 7:00 am
Event Duration:2 Hours 30 Minutes
Difficulty Rating:D4: Moderate to Difficult
Distance:6.2 Miles
Pace:Fast
Trip Leader(s):
Mahsheed
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Member Cost:None

Participant Info:
Who's Invited: Members Only, 21 And Older Only
Maximum Group Size:10
Minimum Group Size:2
Number Registered So Far: 9 / 0 (To see who's signed up, log in to the Member Area)
Are Dogs Permitted: No

Itinerary:

Please join me on Monday morning for a fast hike. We will meet at the visitor center about ten minutes before the hike start. We will go up big Kennesaw and take a quick break for water then little Kennesaw, Pigeon Hill and then to Burnt Hickory Road.

We will take a short break to drink and get our wind before we turn back and return the way we came. 

The pace will be fast at around 3.0 mph and we will stay together as a group. So please keep this in mind when making a decision to hike.

This is a D4 so previous hiking solid D3 or D4 is required.

The parking lot at the visitor center is often full so please give yourself time to part in the overflow lot, which is about a 7-10 minute walk.

Remember to bring plenty of water as it is essential to remain hydrated.

This is a rain or shine hike. The only thing to keep us from tackling this mountain will be thunder or lightening.

 


Required Items to Bring:

Good hiking shoes or boots.

WATER!!!!

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

Hiking poles.


How to Get There:
Event Directions:

SET YOUR GPS TO: 900 Kennesaw Mountain Dr. Kennesaw, GA 30152

From Exit 267 on I-75:

Take Canton Road southwest toward Marietta for approximately 6 miles.

Proceed on GA Highway 5 for another 0.3 miles

Turn Right onto Church Street Exit

In approximately 06. miles, turn left onto old highway 41

In approximately 1.2 miles, turn left onto Stilesboro Road

The park entrance will be on your left.

For the overflow parking lot: Skip the turn on Stilesboro Road and drive about 1/4 miles to the parking lot on the left.


Notes:

 This is my first solo event in the process of (hopefully) becoming a trip leader so any members who choose to hike this day will receive a follow-up email from the veteran training leaders. 

And in the spirit of the south.... Thanks Y'all!


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