Sunday, February 20, 2005
The Burnt Hickory loop has now been rebuilt at the top of Little Kennesaw and an extra 1 kilometer (.62 miles) added to the distance. Starting just past the gun implacements, the new trail section goes off to the right and circles the top of Little Kennesaw Mountain. It crosses the old trail that went straight down hill (closed by the Park Service) and continues along the side of Little Kennesaw Mountain to a switchback that brings you back to the trial that goes to Burnt Hickory. It is now a trail with a major rock outcroping with super view of Atlanta and Stone Mountain(on a clear day). This trail now opens up rock formations that had been hidden on the side of the mountain. The new trail section was built by the local volunteer organization for the park KemoTrailCorps (www.kemotrailcorps.org) A historic marker will be added just off the trail on the top since the new section opened up access to a huge rock used as a lookout point during the Civil War. Until now the rock had been hidden in dense underbrush. A side trail will lead to the rock.
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Saturday, February 19, 2005
Development in view at all times? Yes. Industrial noise constantly in the background? Yes. Aircraft noise from McCollum Field? Yes. Very busy? Yes. What once was "way out" is now close in. Would still have to day that hiking Kennasaw beats painting at home. A good way to enjoy the close in of outdoors, meet some nice people, and get the heart pumping until the next over nighter. Very little litter on the trail when you consider the high traffic.
Saturday, July 24, 2004
Just returned from hiking the Burnt Hickory loop. Actually it was part of a longer hike, I went from the Visitor Center to Cheatham Hill and back. The backside of Little Kennesaw (the gorge) was difficult going down and with 6 miles behind me it was extremely challenging coming back up. But a good hike nonetheless. There was a little more trash that I would have liked to have seen but overall not too bad considering the volume of hikers that visit the trail. I didn't see nearly as many people on the Burnt Hickory portion as the Mountain Trail and the Cheatham Hill portion. It was my first time through and I was impressed with the level of challenge this 10 mile loop presented. Nice views and well maintained. FYI - I went without water (dumb) and thankfully there is a water fountain at the begining of the Cheatham Hill portion (about 4 miles from the visitor center). From the parking lot at the base of Kennesaw Mountain to Cheatham Hill and back was a tough four hour hike. Very enjoyable.
No, this was my first time. I am a FT-Florida Trail Association Member, visiting with family. They had done the mountain trail already, and we decided it was too strenous for the three people we had going, so we chose the smaller, lesser hills instead. We started at Burnt Hickory Loop parking and went down to Cheatham Hill. We enjoyed the big wide trail shared by many joggers and walkers, etc. We took the two side trails coming back and enjoyed the little creek crossing and the Noses Creek, where we sat and had lunch. Both of them were clear flowing mountain creeks. I really found the trails well kept and just beautiful. We did see two young doe in the brush, eating berries, just up behind the Illionis Momument. That made our day. We spotted blackberries growing, which may have been what the deer were eating. Even though it was forcast 90 degrees we had a cool morning of 77 degrees on a pocket thermometer. We arrived back before noon. I suggest early morning for those who want to avoid the heat. I suspect we logged about six miles round trip including the two side trails to the west. If you any kind of a hiker, get off the main trail and go on the side ones, they are best.
Friday, September 5, 2003
The trail between Little Kennesaw and Pigeon Hill has been re-routed onto a new line, and is much easier to walk - but the vertical drop is still the same. The trail between Little Kennesaw and Kennesaw has been re-graveled, and erosion control features added.
Monday, May 19, 2003
Expect sections of muddy trail and some slick rocks if you hike this trail during the spring. Also, if you choose to hike the loop in the opposite direction (ie. finish up with Kennesaw Mtn.) be prepared for a difficult scramble up the steep slope of Little Kennesaw Mtn. Burnt Hickory Loop is a rewarding hike for busy Atlantans who can only spare a few hours.
Wednesday, March 26, 2003
"Burnt Hickory Loop" is not the technical name Kennesaw Mtn. Visitor Center recognizes!...BUT, the trail is great and we would do it again. "B.H.Loop" was quite challenging going down, but wish we would have known to revese the loop, because it would have been better going up the rocky terrain, instead of down it...next time. Went on Sunday morning-about 9:30am-and the parking lot was full. Past quite a few people, families and dogs. Very clean trails. Seems to be a few interesting, tagged, challenging trails that they have closed off. Must stay on main drag. Have fun!
Tuesday, August 13, 2002
I hike Kennesaw Mtn 3 to 4 mornings a week around 7:30 AM. I walk the paved road to the top on easy days and also have harder days when I walk starting at the visitors center around the side and up Little Kennesaw Mtn to the top of big Kennesaw Mtn.. I would like to start a small group that would like to join me. If your interested in joining me on morning hikes please email me at emorgan@mindspring.com P.S. I walk a very fast pace.
I hiked this trail all through my pregnancy until 2 days before I delivered. I had a great delivery. I love hiking and I love this trail. I try to hike it at least once a week. I started hiking it again 2 weeks after I had the baby. I take the baby with me. He loves looking at the green leaves. It is strenuous...and it's much quieter once you get past Kennesaw mountain. See you on the trail! Elizabeth
Friday, August 17, 2001
This is a fairly easy trail for an medium level hiker. If you begin by hiking up the mountain, you start on the most difficult part. This trail can take anywhere from 1 1/2 hours to 3 hours depending on your skill level. One bit o advice. If you begin by hiking up Kennesaw, there is a crucial turn that you will want to make towards the middle of your hike. As you are hiking down Little Kennesaw Mountain, (trust me you will know), you will come to a sign that says Visitor center. It is pointing up the hill. Take a left at this sign to stay on the Burnt Hickory trail. If you do not start by going up the Mountain, then disregard my previous instructions.
Tuesday, March 27, 2001
Sorry about that. If you are interested in the digital photo's contact me at cheshy@prodigy.net Mary
Tuesday, March 27, 2001
Wild flowers abound at this moment. Several species of violet, smaller pussytoes, wild oats, red buds, cherry blossoms, rununcula...to mention a few. March 27, 2001. I have digital photo's if anyone is interested in improving their identification
Saturday, March 24, 2001
*WHEW* -- i made it !!! hiked this trail on Sunday, March 11th and i count it as a tremendous learning experience ... it was my first ever hike and in no way was i prepared... distance is short, but the grade more than makes up for that... i started the hike from below and went UP wish i'd known more about the trail before i tackled it ... *difficult* is too mild a word! but i'm a newbie hiker and i'm sure this is an easy trail for seasoned mountaineers... but it shouldn't be the trail of choice as your first ever trail LEARNED: take water!!! (no matter HOW short the trail is distance-wise) goal (long term): a thru-hike of the AT (beginning March of 2002) goal (short term): hike Georgia and Alabama trails in prep for hiking the AT goal (ongoing): keep a journal of preparing for the AT and hiking the AT source of info: http://www.trailplace.com/kidsplace/kidsplace-index.html Happy Trails! ~Linda :o)
Thursday, July 27, 2000
I found this trail from your website and now walk it two at least two or three times a week with my German Shepherd. Thanks for your excellent work.
Tuesday, April 11, 2000
April 11, 2000. Hiked from the Burnt Hickory parking area counter clockwise down the service road, past the cc camp. This part of the hike is fairly easy. Once you make the turn back towards the visitors center, the trail changes to moderate until you reach the top of Kennesaw Mt. From the to the top of Little Kennesaw's not bad, but from there back down to the parking area is rugged. The trail is quite steep in places, washed out and rough in others.
Sunday, July 4, 1999
I hike this trail about once a week to stay in shape.
Trail Length:5.7 miles
Location: Cobb County
Features:historic, scenic.
Last hiked:04/22/1998 | Type of trail:Loop
Our rating:Difficult
Your rating:Hard (70)
Date added:01/01/1998
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