Kennesaw Mountain Date: Sunrise D5 on KENNESAW MOUNTAIN (from Burnt Hickory)

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Sunrise D5 on KENNESAW MOUNTAIN (from Burnt Hickory) The Basics: Event Type: Hike Event Location: Kennesaw Mountain Date(s) & Time: Sun, Oct 18 2026 6:30 am >> Sun, Oct 18 2026 10:30 am Registration Opens: Sun, Sep 6 2026 7:07 pm Registration Cut Off: Sat, Oct 17 2026 7:07 am Event Duration: 4 Hours Difficulty Rating : D5: Difficult Distance: 11.4 Miles Pace: Moderate Trip Leader(s): Kiran Email Trip Leader(s) 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: 12 Minimum Group Size: 2 Number Registered So Far: 12 / 1 (To see who's signed up, log in to the Member Area) Are Dogs Permitted: No Itinerary: IMPORTANT: This hike starts at the Burnt Hickory parking lot and is a strenuous, moderately fast-paced hike (2 to 3 mph = 20 to 30 minute/mile) with 2800+ foot elevation gain and some amount of rock scrambling.

So, if you have mobility issues, are recovering from injury, or prefer a slow pace, please sit this one out! Please note: You must have recent D4+ experience to sign up.

Why hike at 06:30? It's cool, less crowded, get your workout in before brunch, and best of all, catch a sunrise.

Win-win-win-win! So, after meet and greet at the Burnt Hickory parking lot, we'll hike up Pigeon Hill, then up Little Kennesaw to the summit of Big Kennesaw, down to the Visitor Center for a 10-minute water/potty break, and retrace our steps back up Big/Little Kennesaw Mountain and back to the Burnt Hickory parking lot.

After a short snack break here, we begin our final push up Little/Big Kennesaw, over to the Visitor Center. From here, we skirt the southeastern flank of the mountain via the Camp Brumby Loop, back to the Pigeon Hill parking Lot.

The good news is that you may hike at your own (brisk) pace; the bad news is that you must finish this hike within the allocated 4 hours to earn your credit. I intend to hike at a moderate pace with SIX breaks (Big Kennesaw, Visitor Center, Big Kennesaw, Pigeon Hill parking, Big Kennesaw, and Visitor Center) before returning to the Burnt Hickory parking lot.

Please plan to arrive 10 minutes early to allow time for parking, introductions, and the usual safety spiel. Required Items to Bring: Weather appropriate clothing HEADLAMP Hiking boots/shoes w/ good traction Water (2 to 3 litres), and Your SOH (sense of humor) Headlamp Recommended Items to Bring: Use our Event Checklists to make sure you have everything you need.

Trekking poles Hat & sunglasses Raingear or poncho (just in case) Snack Camera How to Get There: Event Directions: Trailhead: Pigeon Hill Trailhead. 1520 Burnt Hickory Rd NW, Marietta, GA 30064 On the day before the event, I will email participants the exact meeting location and detailed directions. Notes: 1.

Please, no unregistered guests or +Ones! 2. In order to earn credit for this event, participants must begin and complete the entire hike/event with the group, within the stated time frame. 3.

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