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Kennesaw - Mountain Pass, Hardage Trail and Illinois Monument![]() | |||||||||
The Basics: | |||||||||
Event Type: | ![]() | Hike | ![]() | ||||||
Event Location: | ![]() |
Kennesaw Mountain National Park
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Date(s) & Time: | ![]() | Sat, Aug 3 2024 8:00 am >> Sat, Aug 3 2024 1:00 pm | ![]() | ||||||
Registration Opens: | ![]() | Sun, Jul 28 2024 6:00 pm | ![]() | ||||||
Registration Cut Off: | ![]() | Sat, Aug 3 2024 4:00 pm | ![]() | ||||||
Event Duration: | ![]() | 5 Hours | ![]() | ||||||
Difficulty Rating: | ![]() | D5: Difficult | ![]() | ||||||
Distance: | ![]() | 13 Miles | ![]() | ||||||
Pace: | ![]() | Moderate | ![]() | ||||||
Trip Leader(s): | ![]() | Kip![]() You must be logged in to get the Trip Leader contact information. | ![]() | ||||||
Member Cost: | ![]() | None | |||||||
Participant Info: | |||||||||
Who's Invited: | ![]() | Members Only, 21 And Older Only | ![]() | ||||||
Maximum Group Size: | ![]() | 10 | |||||||
Minimum Group Size: | ![]() | 4 | |||||||
Number Registered So Far: | ![]() | 12 / 0 (To see who's signed up, log in to the Member Area) | |||||||
Are Dogs Permitted: | ![]() | No | |||||||
Itinerary: | |||||||||
We will start at the Visitor Center and hike over Big and Little Kennesaw Mountains to Burnt Hickory Road. We will hike south from Burnt Hickory, turn right on the Hardage Trail and hike to the end at Dallas Highway. We will cross Whitlock Avenue and hike to the Illinois monument. After a lunch break at the monument we will hike the trail to the activity area and loop back along the Cheatam Hill Trail to Whitlock Avenue. We will hike the Noses Creek Trail and Salem Church trail then cross back over the mountain again to the Visitor Center. Be aware - there are no restroom facilities available after leaving the Visitor Center - only trees. The average pace of this hike will be 2.8+ mph, a little slower on the two passes over the mountain. Due to the length of the hike we will stay together as a group throughout the hike. Attendees must have recent D4 experience and sufficient endurance for a 12+ mile hike. | |||||||||
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Notes: | |||||||||
There is a $5 parking fee at both the Visitor Center and overflow lots, unless you have an annual pass. Be sure to display your annual or day pass on your dashboard, as both lots are routinely monitored by park employees. * We encourage all members to follow our Etiquette Guidelines while participating in AOC events. | |||||||||
Cancellation/Partial Attendance: Please review the AOC cancellation policy. |