Sunday NOTFITYET Hike at Kennesaw Battlefield Park

I know there are many members who don't feel fit enough to climb Kennesaw Mountain, especially with a group where there's pressure to keep up.  Yet some of you would love to hike around the mountain at a non-fitness hike pace.  If this describes you, then this is a perfect hike to join.  We will NOT be climbing the mountain at all;  rather, we'll begin at the Visitor's Center where we'll take the relatively flat fire trail around the base of the mountain, hike to Pigeon Hill, cross Pigeon Hill to the start of Little Kennesaw Mountain, then descend back to the fire trail for our return to the Visitor's Center. We'll stop when necessary and hike at a very moderate pace.  If you can go the distance, you'll be fine.

Let's meet at the Visitors' Center just outside the lobby for sign-in.  Please arrive 5 - 10 minutes early to check in and use the restroom. Be sure to allow time for parking, as the main lot is often full. If the main lot is full, you will have to drive down Old 41 about 1/4 mile to the new parking lot on the left and walk up to the Visitors' Center.  This could take an extra 10 minutes.

We'll start hiking promptly at 1 pm, so if you arrive late, we'll already be on our way.  

From I-75 North
To 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
To 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
To 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
To 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.

Full restroom facilities are available in the Visitors' Center. :-)

Keep in mind that parking can be very tight in the main lot at the Visitor's Center.  Allow time to park in the auxiliary lot about 1/4 mile down Old 41 Hwy. from the Visitors' Center lot.

No cost.

If there's rain at the time of the hike, we'll cancel.