Backpacking: Trek 2...day Hike

Location – Kennesaw Mountain

Date – 5/30

Departure – Saturday, May 30th , 9:30 AM at the park visitor center

Return – Saturday, May 30th , 5:30 PM at the park visitor center

Dress – Class B uniform

Cost - $5 per scout ($5 for food)

Scouts should bring – Backpack, tent, ground cover, sleeping bag, class B uniform, personal items (face cloth, towel, soap, toothbrush, comb, etc), change of under clothes and socks, rain gear, scout book, compass, flash light and extra)

Grub plan:

• Pack own Saturday breakfast and a lunch, Lunch by lead cook (Ellis).

Trek Plan:

• Saturday:  Loop hike

Scouts should not bring – cell phones and any other electronic gear. – MP3 players, IPODs, game boys

Directions:

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. Directions from the visitor center to Cheatham Hill are provided in the visitor center at the information desk.