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Up and Over Kennesaw Mountain than Around the Base from Burnt Hickory




The Basics:
Event Type:Hike
Event Location: Kennesaw Mountain - Burnt Hickory Parking Lot   Hike: Up and Over Kennesaw Mountain than Around the Base from Burnt Hickory  National Weather Service Forecast
Date(s) & Time:Sun, Jan 10 2021  8:30 am >> Sun, Jan 10 2021 11:00 am
Registration Opens: Tue, Jan 5 2021 6:00 pm
Registration Cut Off: Sun, Jan 10 2021 6:00 am
Event Duration:2 Hours 30 Minutes
Difficulty Rating:D2: Easy to Moderate
Distance:6 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:10
Minimum Group Size:2
Number Registered So Far: 10 / 0 (To see who's signed up, log in to the Member Area)
Are Dogs Permitted: No

Itinerary:

We will meet at the Burnt Hickory Road Parking Lot also called the Pigeon Hill Parking Lot at 8:15 am for introductions. After introductions we head up then down Little Kennesaw. Up than down (Big) Kennesaw stopping for a break at the Visitor Center with restrooms. As soon as everyone is ready, we will head back to the Burnt Hickory Parking Lot by the Visitor Center Cut Off Trail and Camp Brumby Trails. If you are using the Kennesaw Mountain Battlefield Map, this is the Red Route Mountain Loop Trail. There are no restrooms at this parking lot.

 

 


 


Required Items to Bring:

Hiking shoes, water and snacks

Recommended Items to Bring:
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Hiking sticks or poles


How to Get There:
Event Directions:

1520 Burnt Hickory Rd NW, Marietta, GA 30064

Pigeon Hill Parking Lot (Old Mountain Rd. and Burnt Hickory Road)

NOTE: Parking lot is small. Allow for extra time to circle around for parking space.

Drive from Atlanta on I 75 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. Parking lot will be on the right.

 Alternate Directions from Downtown Marietta: Hwy 120 (Dallas Hwy) from downtown Marietta thru traffic light, right on Burnt Hickory, parking lot 1.5 miles down on left.

 PARKING PASSES:  Each driver is responsible for paying the $5 per vehicle per day self-service National Park parking fee (or displaying instead from your rear-view mirror a valid National Park Annual Pass. 


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


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