Kennesaw Mountain Loop - Wed, Apr 5 2023

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Kennesaw Mountain Loop

The Basics:

Event Type:

Hike

Event Location:

Kennesaw Mountain Battlefield Park Visitor's Center

Date(s) & Time:

Wed, Apr 5 2023 10:00 am >> Wed, Apr 5 2023 12:30 pm

Registration Opens:

Sun, Apr 2 2023 8:00 pm

Registration Cut Off:

Wed, Apr 5 2023 9:30 am

Event Duration:

2 Hours 30 Minutes

Difficulty Rating:

D3: Moderate

Distance:

6 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

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Number Registered So Far:

13 / 0 (To see who's signed up, log in to the Member Area)

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Itinerary:

We'll meet at the Kennesaw Mountain National Battlefield Park Visitor Center for a moderately paced walk up Kennesaw Mountain, Little Kennesaw, down to Burnt Hickory Rd, then returning on the Brumby side trail. From the Visitor Center be prepared for a steep 1 mile climb up to Kennesaw Mountain where we will stop briefly to enjoy the view of Marrieta and beyond. A steep downhill leads to another short climb which will get us to the top of Little Kennesaw. Then a little rock hopping and some up and down will lead us to Burnt Hickory Road. We'll turn around and after about one-quarter mile turn right on the Brumby trail around the east side of the mountain and back to the visitor center. Even though we won't push for any speed records, you need to be in shape to keep up on the ascents. Some of this hike is over difficult, rocky trails - not for the beginner.

Arrive early enough for the 10 minute walk from overflow parking.

Park Pass is Required: $5 per day or $40 Annually... Purchase in advance at Recreation.Gov or inside the Visitor Center... i'm told they don't take cash!

Required Items to Bring:

Hiking Shoes, Water, clothing appropriate for the weather

Recommended Items to Bring:
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Snacks, Hiking Poles as you prefer

How to Get There:

Event Directions:

The Kennesaw Mountain National Battlefield Park Visitor's Center is located at 900 Kennesaw Mountain Dr, Marietta, GA 30060, at the intersection of Old Hwy 41 NW and Stilesboro Rd NW. If the main parking lot is full, overflow parking is 1/4 mile west on Old Hwy 41.

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