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Kennesaw Mountain - Over and Back




The Basics:
Event Type:Hike
Event Location: Kennesaw Mountain (Visitor Center)   Hike: Kennesaw Mountain - Over and Back   National Weather Service Forecast
Date(s) & Time:Sun, Jun 23 2024  8:00 am >> Sun, Jun 23 2024 10:30 am
Registration Opens: Sun, Jun 16 2024 5:00 pm
Registration Cut Off: Sat, Jun 22 2024 4:00 pm
Event Duration:2 Hours 30 Minutes
Difficulty Rating:D4: Moderate to Difficult
Distance:6.2 Miles
Pace:Moderate
Trip Leader(s):
Kip
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Member Cost:None

Participant Info:
Who's Invited: Members Only, 21 And Older Only
Maximum Group Size:12
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:

Join me for a quick training hike at Kennesaw Mountain.

We will take the well-worn path over Big Kennesaw, Little Kennesaw and Pigeon Hill to our turnaround point at Burnt Hickroy Road.  No need to cross Burnt Hickory unless you need to refill your water bottles.

We will wait at Burnt Hickory until all hikers have finished the first pass, then we will return over the mountain to the visitor center at our own pace.  All hikers must finish the hike in the 2.5 hour allotted time in order to get credit for the hike.

Thanks Mahsheed, for allowing the use of your great photo of the mountain.


Required Items to Bring:

Hiking shoes or boots

Water or sports drink

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

Hiking poles


How to Get There:
Event Directions:

We'll meet at the Kennesaw Mountain Visitor Center, 900 Kennesaw Mountain Dr, Kennesaw, GA 30188. (The visitor center is near the intersection of Old Highway 41 NW and Stilesboro Road NW.)

Please arrive a little early. The visitor center lot fills up early on weekends.  You will probably have to park at the overflow lot located a short distance away on Old Highway 41 NW.  We will meet on the Visitor Center porch at 7:45 for introductions and hike instructions.

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.


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