Spring Forward to Kennesaw Mountain

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Spring Forward to Kennesaw Mountain

The Basics:

Event Type:

Hike

Event Location:

Kennesaw, GA

Date(s) & Time:

Sun, Mar 9 2014 10:00 am >> Sun, Mar 9 2014 1:00 pm

Registration Opens:

Wed, Mar 5 2014 8:00 pm

Registration Cut Off:

Sat, Mar 8 2014 8:00 pm

Event Duration:

3 Hours

Difficulty Rating:

D4: Moderate to Difficult

Distance:

6 Miles

Pace:

Moderate

Trip Leader(s):

Lisa

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Member Cost:

None

Participant Info:

Who's Invited:

Members Only, 21 And Older Only

Maximum Group Size:

Minimum Group Size:

Number Registered So Far:

9 / 0 (To see who's signed up, log in to the Member Area)

Are Dogs Permitted:

Yes

Itinerary:

Let's start the day off right with a mid morning hike at Kennesaw Mountain! We will complete just under six miles of hiking with plenty of elevation changes and enjoy the numerous views of the Marietta/Kennesaw area. If we're lucky and the day is clear enough, the Atlanta skyline will be visible.

Faster hikers are welcome to go ahead at their own pace, but we plan on making a few stops to take pictures and catch our breath along the way.

The hike will start at 10:00 AM, so please plan on meeting a few minutes prior to that time to check in. You can either park at the newer parking lot on old US Hwy 41 or in the main visitor's center parking lot, if you can get a space there. Allow a few minutes to walk from old US 41 parking lot to the visitor's center if you park there.

We will meet at the visitor's center just outside for sign- in. We will hike the 1.2 miles to the 1808 ft. top of Kennesaw Mountain. From there, we will head across Little Kennesaw Mountain, cross Burnt Hickory Road, then head back over Little and Big Kennesaw Mountains to the visitor center.

REMINDERS:

- Intended for intermediate to advanced hikers with prior D3/D4 hiking experience, who don't mind hiking at a moderate pace. However, this is NOT a beginner hike.

- Please note the directions below.

Required Items to Bring:

1 L or more of water or sports drink
Good hiking shoes or boots

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

Hiking pole or poles

Snack

Warm layers and head covering

How to Get There:

Event Directions:

Directions and Parking:

1) I-75 North to exit 267B Hwy 5 Canton Road Connector

2) If you are not heading west after getting off of the Interstate you are going the wrong way. You should be heading towards US 41 and downtown Marietta after getting off of I-75 onto the Canton Road Connector and see Kennesaw Mountain on your right.

3) You will be tempted to take the first exit off of the Canton Road Connector which is US 41, but do not take it. Proceed over US 41 on a bridge staying on the Canton Road Connector.

4) After crossing US 41 take a right at the first traffic signal which is Church Street Extension.

5) You should cross railroad tracks soon.

6) Take a left onto Old 41 at the second traffic signal. If you get to US 41 again, you have missed the turn onto Old 41 so turn around.

7) Stay on Old US 41 until you pass in front of the mountain and park in the newer parking lot on the left after passing the traffic signal for Stilesboro Road.

FYI: The newer parking lot - approximately 270 spaces - is open.

Notes:

* We encourage all members to follow our Etiquette Guidelines while participating in AOC events.

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