Kennesaw Mountain Welcomes 2012 - Sun, Jan 1 2012

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Kennesaw Mountain Welcomes 2012


The Basics:
Event Type:Hike
Event Location: Kennesaw Mountain National Battlefield Park
Date(s) & Time:Sun, Jan 1 2012  11:30 am >> Sun, Jan 1 2012 2:00 pm
Registration Opens: Fri, Dec 30 2011 9:00 pm
Registration Cut Off: Sun, Jan 1 2012 9:00 am
Event Duration:2 Hours 30 Minutes
Difficulty Rating:D4: Moderate to Difficult
Distance:6 Miles
Pace:Moderate
Trip Leader(s):
Oscar
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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: 2 / 0 (To see who's signed up, log in to the Member Area)
Are Dogs Permitted: Yes

Itinerary:
Join me to welcome 2012 at  Kennesaw Mountain with an invigorating 6 mi. hike. We will meet at the visitor's center at 11:15 am. to introduce ourselves and get ready to start this beautiful day hike. We will start ascending the mountain, to cross both Kennesaw and Little Kennesaw Mountains, and traverse Pigeon Hill to end at Burnt Hickory Rd. When we arrive there, we will take a rest and enjoy our snaks and picture time. We will return the way we came, for a total of six miles.

Please allow approx. 10 more minutes for parking, as the main lot is usually full. Alternative parking is described below.

(Thanks to Eva de Vallescar for the photo and Clay White for the directions and map, which he took from Danny Llewallyn).

 

Directions to Kennesaw Mountain.


Required Items to Bring:
Plenty of water to maintain hydrated. 
Good hiking shoes or boots.
Snacks.
Recommended Items to Bring:
Use our Event Checklists to make sure you have everything you need.
Hiking poles. 
Sunscreen .
Hat.

 

How to Get There:
Event Directions:1) I-75 North to exit 267B Hwy 5 Canton Road Connector

2) If you are not heading west after getting off of the Interstate you are going the wrong way.  You should be heading towards US 41 and downtown Marietta after getting off of I-75 onto the Canton Road Connector and see Kennesaw Mountain on your right.

3) You will be tempted to take the first exit off of the Canton Road Connector which is US 41, but do not take it.  Proceed over US 41 on a bridge staying on the Canton Road Connector.

4) After crossing US 41 take a right at the first redlight which is Church Street Extenson.

5) You should cross railroad tracks soon.

6) Take a left onto Old 41 at the second redlight.  If you get to US 41 again, you have missed the turn onto Old 41 so turn around.

7) Stay on Old US 41 until you pass in front of the mountain.  Take a left at the red-light onto Stilesboro Road and then a left into the visitor's center parking lot, or park on the right-hand side of the road after passing the redlight for Stilesboro Road.

8) Last resort / panic mode / all available parking spaces have been taken:  When this happens, here is where to park - Turn around and head back in front of the mountain on Old 41.  Take the first left which is White Circle Road.  Take the first right which is White Road Court.  Park on the side of the road.





Notes:
Dogs are allowed on the trails in the park but must remain on a leash and under the owner's control at all times for the safety of visitors and the dogs themselves. Pet owners are required to clean after their dogs and dispose of the waste properly to help protect the environment.
* We encourage all members to follow our Etiquette Guidelines while participating in AOC events.

Cost Includes:No cost.

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