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Three Peak Thursday




The Basics:
Event Type:Hike
Event Location: Kennesaw Mountain National Battlefield Park   Hike: Three Peak Thursday  National Weather Service Forecast
Date(s) & Time:Thu, May 25 2023  6:00 pm >> Thu, May 25 2023 8:15 pm
Registration Opens: Fri, May 19 2023 7:11 pm
Registration Cut Off: Thu, May 25 2023 12:00 pm
Event Duration:2 Hours 15 Minutes
Difficulty Rating:D4: Moderate to Difficult
Distance:6 Miles
Pace:Fast
Trip Leader(s):
Doug N
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Member Cost:None

Participant Info:
Who's Invited: Members Only, 21 And Older Only
Maximum Group Size:8
Minimum Group Size:2
Number Registered So Far: 5 / 0 (To see who's signed up, log in to the Member Area)
Are Dogs Permitted: No

Itinerary:

Nothing gets the blood flowing after a work day like a nice brisk hike so come join us for your mid week fitness hike.  We will meet outside the visitor center and head straight up and over Big KM, Little KM, and Pigeon Hill to Burnt Hickory Rd.  After covering the three peaks we will turn back and do it again. 

Our target pace will be 3mph with no planned breaks so bring water that you can drink on the go.  My goal is to cover the ~6 miles with ~1600 ft of elevation gain and be back to the parking lot by 8:00pm.

This is not a beginner's hike.   If you are concerned that you may not be able to keep up there are other hikes that may be more appropriate for you. 

If the main parking lot is full there is an overflow lot on Old Hwy 41 appx 1/4 mile away.  Allow extra time to park in the overflow if needed. There is a $5 parking fee required if you don't have an annual pass.  The fee can be paid ahead of time at Recreation.gov or at the visitor center. 

NOTE:  The itenerary for this hike is subject to change up to and including during the hike.  This means that we may decide to alter the course slightly, but nothing too drastic.


Required Items to Bring:

Hiking shoes or trail runners
Water or electrolyte drink

Recommended Items to Bring:
Use our Event Checklists to make sure you have everything you need.

Trekking poles if you use them
Sweat towel or cooling towel


How to Get There:
Event Directions:

SET YOUR GPS TO:

900 Kennesaw Mountain Dr, Kennesaw, GA 30152

or

FROM EXIT 267 ON I-75

Take Canton Rd. southwest toward Marietta for appx .6 miles
Proceed onto Ga Hwy 5 for another .3 miles
Turn Right onto Church Street Ext
In appx .6 miles turn left onto Old 41 Hwy
In appx 1.2 miles turn left onto Stilesboro Rd
The part entrance will be on your left

For the overflow parking lot, skip the turn at Stilesboro Rd
and go appx 1/4 mile to the entrance on the left.


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