LAST MINUTE: There and Back Again: Burnt Hickory - Kennesaw - Burnt Hickory - Sun, Mar 24 2024

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LAST MINUTE: There and Back Again: Burnt Hickory - Kennesaw - Burnt Hickory


The Basics:
Event Type:Hike
Event Location: Kennesaw Mountain Park (Burnt Hickory Parking lot)   Hike: LAST MINUTE: There and Back Again: Burnt Hickory - Kennesaw - Burnt Hickory  National Weather Service Forecast
Date(s) & Time:Sun, Mar 24 2024  12:00 pm >> Sun, Mar 24 2024 2:47 pm
Registration Opens: Sat, Mar 23 2024 9:57 am
Registration Cut Off: Sun, Mar 24 2024 11:07 am
Event Duration:2 Hours 47 Minutes
Difficulty Rating:D4: Moderate to Difficult
Distance:6 Miles
Pace:Moderate
Trip Leader(s):
Kiran
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Member Cost:None

Participant Info:
Who's Invited: Members Only, 21 And Older Only
Maximum Group Size:12
Minimum Group Size:2
Number Registered So Far: 6 / 0 (To see who's signed up, log in to the Member Area)
Are Dogs Permitted: Yes

Itinerary:

Time to get the blood flowing and that cardio level up, so, after meet-and-greet at the Burnt Hickory parking lot, we'll hike up Pigeon Hill, then up Little Kennesaw to the summit of Big Kennesaw, then down the other side to the Visitor Center for a 10-minute water/potty break, and then retrace our steps back up Big/Little Kennesaw Mountain and back to the Burnt Hickory parking lot to our cars.

The good news is that you may go at your own (fast) pace; the bad news is:

1. This is a strenuous hike so unless you have recent D4 experience, please sit this one out!

2. You must finish this 6+ mile hike with 1800+ feet of elevation gain - within 2.7 hours to earn your credit.

2. There are several areas where you will navigate boulders and have to scramble over rocks so if you are recovering from injury, illness, or have mobility issues, this is not the hike for you!

 

We'll hike at a moderately fast pace (<22 min/mile = approx. 3 miles/hour) and will stop for two short water breaks (Visitor Center and Big Kennesaw) before returning to the Burnt Hickory parking lot.

Please plan to arrive 10 minutes early to allow time for parking, introductions, and the usual safety spiel.

Note: This hike starts and ends at the Burnt Hickory parking lot (see directions below)

I plan to start the hike on schedule, except in rain or snow, which make it hazardous to navigate the rocky terrain.


Required Items to Bring:

Water

Good hiking shoes

Hiking poles

Snack


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

How to Get There:
Event Directions:

For Google Map directions, go here:

https://www.google.com/maps/place/Pi geon+Hill+Trailhead/@33.9633632,-84.5966713,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m6!3m5!1 s0x88f515f19cc3b5ef:0x45c577b19ffbf59f!8m2!3d33.9633588!4d- 84.5944773!16s%2Fg%2F11mvrq8g56

 

GPS Coordinates: 33.963408, -84.594762

Old School directions: From downtown Atlanta, take I-75 North to Exit 269. At the bottom of the ramp turn left on Barrett Parkway and proceed approximately 4.5 miles. Turn left on Burnt Hickory Rd and proceed approximately 1.4 miles. Pigeon Hill Parking lot will be on the right.

You can also use  the address - Burnt Hickory Parking Lot @ Kennesaw Mountain - to find the parking lot using Google maps.


Notes:

  1. Please, no unregistered guests or +Ones!

  2. Late cancellations, particularly within 36 hours of the event, make it difficult for those on the waitlist to attend. Please be courteous to your fellow AOC members and cancel with as much notice as possible.

  3. I usually hike RAIN-or-SHINE, however, in case of severe weather or other unforeseen emergencies that warrant a cancellation, I will text/email you at least TWO HOURS before the start of the event.


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

Cost Includes:

There is no cost for this event, however to park in the Pigeon Hill parking lot, you have two options:

1. Kennesaw Mountain Entrance Fee - Per Vehicle Daily Fee - $5.00; This fee can be paid for online at recreation.gov, at the automated fee machine located at the Old Hwy 41 parking area, or at the Visitor Center between 9 am and 5 pm daily. Purchases can be made with card only, no cash accepted.

2. Kennesaw Mountain Entrance Fee - Per Vehicle Annual Fee - $40.00; This fee can be paid for online at recreation.gov, at the automated fee machine located at the Old Hwy 41 parking area, or at the Visitor Center between 9 am and 5 pm daily. Purchases can be made with card only, no cash accepted.


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

  1. If Life happens, and you need to cancel, please go to the AOC website and deregister by the deadline. If after the deadline, please TEXT me with your NAME, or leave a voicemail at 4O4 7-five-4 5OO5. FYI, thanks to those annoying robocalls, calling me will send you to my voicemail, but feel free to leave a message.

  2. In order to earn credit for this event, participants must complete the entire hike/event with the group, or within the stated time frame.