Kennesaw Mt. NBP - Noses Creek and Hardage Mill Trails

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Kennesaw Mt. NBP - Noses Creek and Hardage Mill Trails

The Basics:

Event Type:

Hike

Event Location:

Burnt Hickory Road Parking Lot KMNBP

Hike: Kennesaw Mt. NBP - Noses Creek and Hardage Mill Trails

Date(s) & Time:

Fri, Oct 27 2017 9:30 am >> Fri, Oct 27 2017 11:30 am

Registration Opens:

Mon, Oct 23 2017 1:00 pm

Registration Cut Off:

Fri, Oct 27 2017 8:00 am

Event Duration:

2 Hours

Difficulty Rating:

D2: Easy to Moderate

Distance:

5 Miles

Pace:

Moderate

Trip Leader(s):

Holt Ward

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Member Cost:

None

Participant Info:

Who's Invited:

Members Only, 21 And Older Only

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Itinerary:

Let's explore the Central Section of Kennesaw Mountain National Battlefield Park. For this hike we will NOT be hiking the mountain itself but instead focus on trails south of Burnt Hickory Road. Most of our trek will be under tree cover which should help shield us from some of the Summer heat.

We will meet at the Burnt Hickory Road parking lot near the kiosk at the top of the lot. Please arrive a few minutes early to allow us to depart at 9:30 am sharp. Note there are no bathrooms at this parking lot so plan accordingly. Parking is free at Kennesaw Mountain NBP.

We will head South out the Hardage Mill Trail which forms the western side of our loop. We will cross the Noses Creek bridge and finish the Hardage Mill trail as we reach Dallas Highway at about 2.2 miles. We will then take the Noses Creek trail North, once again crossing the Noses Creek bridge. Shortly after the bridge we will divert onto the New Salem Church Trail until we reach Burnt Hickory Road. Crossing the road, we will do a small loop utilizing the Camp Brumby, Little Kennesaw Cutoff and finally Pigeon Hill Trail and the parking lot. (Note: the last bit of our hike across and down Pigeon Hill is rocky and the tread is challenging so hiking poles would be helpful if you use them).

As we hike, we will pass several miles of trenches and artillery batteries that are reminders of the 1864 battle of Kennesaw Mountain. Lots of history all around. We may also see some of the local wildlife including deer which I rarely fail to see when hiking at Kennesaw.

Required Items to Bring:

Hiking Shoes

Water or other liquids

Recommended Items to Bring:
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Hiking Poles if you like.

How to Get There:

Event Directions:

Kennesaw Mountain National Battlefield Park - Burnt Hickory Road Parking Lot

1520 Burnt Hickory Road, Marietta, GA 30064

From I-75 North

Take either the North or South Marietta loop off I-75 North and make your way towards Marietta. When you arrive at Whitlock Avenue (GA 120) head west approximately 1.5 miles. Turn right onto Burnt Hickory Road and travel 1.3 miles. The Burnt Hickory Parking lot is located on the left at the intersection of Burnt Hickory and Old Mountain Road.

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