Kennesaw Mountain and Noses Creek - Wed, Nov 13 2024

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Kennesaw Mountain and Noses Creek


The Basics:
Event Type:Hike
Event Location: Pigeon Hill Parking at Kennesaw Mountain National Battlefield   Hike: Kennesaw Mountain and Noses Creek  National Weather Service Forecast
Date(s) & Time:Wed, Nov 13 2024  9:00 am >> Wed, Nov 13 2024 12:30 pm
Registration Opens: Fri, Nov 8 2024 6:00 pm
Registration Cut Off: Wed, Nov 13 2024 8:30 am
Event Duration:3 Hours 30 Minutes
Difficulty Rating:D3: Moderate
Distance:7.5 Miles
Pace:Moderate
Trip Leader(s):
DanR
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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:5
Number Registered So Far: 4 / 0 (To see who's signed up, log in to the Member Area)
Are Dogs Permitted: No

Itinerary:

Come out and enjoy beautiful fall scenery at Kennesaw Mountain.  Starting from the Pigeon Hill parking area on Burnt Hickory Road, we'll climb Pigeon Hill, Little Kennesaw, and Big Kennesaw then descend to the Visitor's Center.  We'll take the Brumby trail around Kenessaw Mountain, and continue to Noses Creek before returning to our cars at the Pigeon Hill Parking. This hike has about 1300 feet of elevation gain and includes a few steep and rocky trails.

There are restrooms at the visitor's center, but none at the Pigeon Hill parking area.  

Kennesaw charges a fee to enter - bring your Pass, or pay in advance at Recreation.Gov.


Required Items to Bring:

Hiking Shoes, Water, Snacks

Recommended Items to Bring:
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How to Get There:
Event Directions:

Click here for Google Map showing Pigeon Hill Parking Lot.

The parking lot is on Burnt Hickory Road near the intersection of Old Mountain Road and Burnt Hickory Road.


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