Kennesaw Mountain - 6 miles

This will be a recreational hike at a moderate, but steady pace. If you wish to hike at a faster fitness pace ahead of the group then that is okay as long as you are familiar with the trail. However, we will regroup at the three-mile marker near Burnt Hickory Road. Once I arrive at the three-mile marker then you can return to the visitor center at your own pace.

 We will meet at the visitor center entrance facing the parking lot. From there we will hike to the summit of Big Kennesaw Mountain then down into the saddle and back up Little Kennesaw Mountain. Then a long downhill past Pidgeon Hill brings us to the three mile marker near Burnt Hickory Road where we will regroup. We will hike from Burnt Hickory Road back the way we came for a double traverse of Big and Little Kennesaw Mountains. The distance is 6 miles and the total elevation gain is approximately 1,700 feet. You must be able to complete the hike in 2 ½ hours so you should maintain a comfortable but steady pace. We will likely become spread out on the trail. Those unfamiliar with the trail will regroup at trail junctions and other locations where it is possible to loose the trail. Be sure to arrive at the park about twenty minutes before the hike begins to allow time to park in the over-flow lot and walk to the visitor center.

  A parking pass is required. Information is available at: Fees and Passes - Kennesaw Mountain National Battlefield Park (U.S. National Park Service) (nps.gov)

 There are no restrooms beyond the visitor center.

 The National Park Service requires that dogs be on a leash at all times.