KMNBP Trails Work Days - Replacing a Bridge on the Kolb’s Farm Connector Trail - Sat, Nov 9 2024

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KMNBP Trails Work Days - Replacing a Bridge on the Kolb’s Farm Connector Trail


The Basics:
Event Type:Volunteer
Event Location: Kennesaw Mountain National Battlefield - Illinois Monument Parking Lot   Volunteer: KMNBP Trails Work Days - Replacing a Bridge on the Kolb’s Farm Connector Trail  National Weather Service Forecast
Date(s) & Time:Sat, Nov 9 2024  8:30 am >> Sat, Nov 9 2024 12:30 pm
Registration Opens: Mon, Nov 4 2024 7:00 pm
Registration Cut Off: Sat, Nov 9 2024 7:00 am
Event Duration:4 Hours
Difficulty Rating:D3: Moderate
Distance:2 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:6
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: No

Itinerary:

 Due to the great job we did replacing the bridge in June, we get to replace another bridge in November. The bridge we will be replacing is on the Kolb's Farm Connector Trail about a half mike from the Illinois Monument. The materail should be stagged about 40 feet from the bridge. This time instead of adding a drainage rail we will also be installing a guard rail on both sides. The new park safety regulations state that if the deck is greater than 36" above the creek it must have a guard rail, This deck will be 50" above the creek.

The Assualt Trail will also be closed for this project due to there not being a safe way to have hikers cross this creek while the bridge is being replaced.

 

 VOLUNTEER!! YOUR PARK NEEDS YOU!! 

We will stay together working as a group & follow the instructions of our Crew Leader(s) of which you will be assigned to my group. We will learn the procedures of how to make our trails better for today & for the future. 

If we have more than 6 sign up, I have the authority to increase this to all that sign up. There will be no waiting list for this event.


Required Items to Bring:

Long Pants are now required.

Comfortable closed toe shoes.

Work Gloves.

 

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

Bring Water and snacks.

 


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:
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