Cheatham Hill Section of Kennesaw Battlefield

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Cheatham Hill Section of Kennesaw Battlefield

The Basics:

Event Type:

Hike

Event Location:

Cheatham Hill Trail Head

Hike: Cheatham Hill Section of Kennesaw Battlefield

Date(s) & Time:

Mon, Jul 17 2023 9:00 am >> Mon, Jul 17 2023 11:30 am

Registration Opens:

Tue, Jul 11 2023 7:00 pm

Registration Cut Off:

Mon, Jul 17 2023 6:00 am

Event Duration:

2 Hours 30 Minutes

Difficulty Rating:

D2: Easy to Moderate

Distance:

5.5 Miles

Pace:

Moderate

Trip Leader(s):

Mike C

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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:

6 / 0 (To see who's signed up, log in to the Member Area)

Are Dogs Permitted:

Itinerary:

This is the hike Joyce was planning on doing.

Yes, one can hike at the Kennesaw Battlefield without climbing the mountains. This third section of the park is the least traveled, but it provides an excellent trail for moderate hiking. Our pace will be moderate, keeping the group together to give us an opportunity to talk as we hike and stop occasionally for pictures and water. If the distance doesn't present a challenge, come join us. The terrain is varied, with undulating hills . . . but nothing seriously steep.

We will start our hike promptly at 9:00 am in the parking lot off of Dallas Highway (Whitlock Ave. if you're coming from Marietta) and hike the 5.5. mile loop trail, winding our way through a variety of landscapes that go all the way to Powder Springs Road (Kolb Farm) before beginning the second half of the loop back.

Although we might not need the extra time, I've scheduled the hike for 2.5 hours. We might finish a bit earlier.

NOTE: THis is NOT the lot off John Ward Road. The road to the parking lot is on Whitlock Road or Dallas Highway.

Bathrooms have been constructed next to the parking lot!

$5 parking passes are required if you don't have an annual pass. You can purchase your pass online before the hike at https://www.nps.gov/ kemo/planyourvisit/fees.htm . Annual passes can be purchased for $40 at the Visitor Center. America the Beautiful passes are good at Kennesaw Mountain.

Required Items to Bring:

Good shoes and water

Recommended Items to Bring:
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Hiking poles (if you like to use them)

How to Get There:

Event Directions:

GPS Coordinates for your turn to get to the trailhead:

33.93710, -84.59680

This is an approximate address: 963-975 Cheatham Hill Dr., Marietta, GA 30064

From Marietta:

Take Whitlock Ave. west past Burnt Hickory. Stay on this road all the way. The name of the road (120) changes to Dallas Hwy. Pass New Haven Drive & Carriage Oaks. You'll soon see a sign that you're entering the Kennesaw Memorial Park (on right). Pass Dallas Circle (on left) and be ready to turn Left at Cheatham Hill Drive. The parking lot is about 1/4 mile down this road.

From Barret Parkway:

Turn east onto Dallas Highway (120). You will cross Noses Creek, Mt. Calvary Baptist Church (on left), and John Ward Road (on right). You will cross Hardage Road (left) which is also Old John Ward Road (right). Be ready to turn right onto Cheatham Hill Drive. The parking lot is about 1/4 mile down the road.

Notes:

No parking fees

Restrooms are available!

Dogs must be kept on leash if you bring one. Maximum of 3 dogs, please.

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