Kennesaw Mountain Noses Creek Plus

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Kennesaw Mountain Noses Creek Plus

The Basics:

Event Type:

Hike

Event Location:

Pigeon Hill Parking Lot

Hike: Kennesaw Mountain Noses Creek Plus

Date(s) & Time:

Sat, Mar 5 2022 9:00 am >> Sat, Mar 5 2022 11:20 am

Registration Opens:

Tue, Mar 1 2022 7:00 pm

Registration Cut Off:

Sat, Mar 5 2022 6:00 am

Event Duration:

2 Hours 20 Minutes

Difficulty Rating:

D2: Easy to Moderate

Distance:

5 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:

Minimum Group Size:

Number Registered So Far:

7 / 0 (To see who's signed up, log in to the Member Area)

Are Dogs Permitted:

Itinerary:

We will meet at the trail head at the end of the parking lot at 8:50 for introductions. We will then proceed south on the west side of the Nose Creek Trail and cross Whitlock Ave. From here we will proceed to the Old John Ward Road Trail, turning left on the Kolb Farm Connector and heading north on the Cease Fire Trail. Once again crossing Whitlock Ave we will head north on the Noses Creek Trail until we come to the New Salem Church Trail. We will follow it until we cross Burnt Hickory Rd continuing on Camp Brumby Trail, than turn left on the Pigeon Hill Cutoff Trail and return to the parking lot.

Optional lunch at Basecamp Restaurant after the event. I have eaten there several times. For those that want to attend let me know at when we meet Saturday. In response to those that have asked if I ws going to schedule lunch after an evet like we used to do. This is less than half a mle from the park.

1718 Old 41 Hwy NW

Marietta, GA 30060

Required Items to Bring:

Wear comfortable Clothing Layers and rugged Hiking Boots or Shoes appropriate for the weather - also, showers are forecast bring light emergency rain gear.

Hydrate well prior to the event and we suggest carrying about a liter of Water to drink along the way and perhaps a piece of fruit or other light snack.

Recommended Items to Bring:
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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 - available for sale at the park Visitor Center).

Notes:

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

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