Saturday Morning at Kennesaw Mountain

I'm excited to have Andrea co-lead this Kennesaw hike with me as she continues to fulfill her requirements to become an AOC Trip Leader.  She will have her gold star in short order!

We'll take a moderate pace as we cross Big and Little Kennesaw Mountains and continue over Pigeon Hill to Burnt Hickory Road;  then we'll reverse ourselves and return over Pigeon Hill, Little Kennesaw,  and Big Kennesaw Mountains to the Visitor's Center.  

This D4 hike is used by trip leaders as a gauge of a person's ability to handle possible D5 events;  therefore, in order to get credit for this hike, it is imperative that people go the entire distance.  This is not a fitness hike, so a fast pace isn't required.  Be aware, however, that even at a moderate pace, the elevation demands of this hike require a considerable degree of stamina.  This is definitely not an event for someone who is not in good physical shape.

Andrea will set the pace for the faster folks out front;  Joyce will sweep the group. So whether fast or slow, no one will be left behind. 

We will start promptly at 9:30 am. Please arrive early enough to get a parking space, use the bathroom, and meet the group before that time.  The Visitor's Center lot tends to fill up fast, so be sure you allow time to park at the auxiliary parking lot down Old 41 - - about 1/4 mile from the Visitor's Center.

We will meet at the canon in front of the Visitor's Center. 

900 Kennesaw Mountain Dr.,  Kennesaw, GA 30152

Coordinates: 33.98358;  -84.57765

ADDITIONAL PARKING is available 1/4 down Old Hwy. 41, west of Stilesboro Road.  Allow an extra 5-10 minutes to park there and walk to the Visitor's Center.

From I-75 North:

• Take exit 269 (Barrett Parkway).
• At the stoplight turn left onto Barrett Parkway.
• Follow Barrett Parkway for approximately 3 miles, turn left at the light, onto Old Hwy 41.
• Turn right at your next light, Stilesboro Rd.
• The visitor center will be immediately on your left (brown and white signs located along the roads will guide you as well).

From I-75 South:

• Take exit 269 (Barrett Parkway).
• At the stoplight turn right onto Barrett Parkway.
• Follow Barrett Parkway for approximately 3 miles, turn left at the light, onto Old Hwy 41.
• Turn right at your next light, Stilesboro Rd.
• The visitor center will be immediately on your left (brown and white signs located along the roads will guide you as well).

From I-575 North:

• Take exit 1 (Barrett Parkway).
• At the stoplight turn left onto Barrett Parkway.
• Follow Barrett Parkway for approximately 3.5 miles, turn left at the light, onto Old Hwy 41.
• Turn right at your next light, Stilesboro Rd.
• The visitor center will be immediately on your left (brown and white signs located along the roads will guide you as well).

From I-575 South:

• Take exit 1 (Barrett Parkway).
• At the stoplight turn right onto Barrett Parkway.
• Follow Barrett Parkway for approximately 3.5 miles, turn left at the light, onto Old Hwy 41.
• Turn right at your next light, Stilesboro Rd.
• The visitor center will be immediately on your left (brown and white signs located along the roads will guide you as well).

 

If the weather looks questionable (mainly thunderstorms), I'll send a cancellation email to the group.