Kennesaw Mountain

Mountain peak · Cobb County

Kennesaw Mountain

Mountain peak · Cobb County

Georgia 30060

Highlights

Nestled near the city, this mountain offers varied hiking trails, scenic viewpoints, and a visitor center—perfect for a refreshing outdoor escape.

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@afar

"Civil War Battlefield with Hiking Trails Very few places in the country can boast having a nearly 3,000-acre Civil War battlefield, but Kennesaw Mountain is just that. The Battle of Kennesaw Mountain was a part of Sherman's 1864 Atlanta Campaign, which ended in 3,000 Union casualties and 1,000 Confederate casualties. Today you can learn about the history of the battlefield at the visitor's center, a good spot to gear up and grab some water before your hike. One of the easier hikes is up the sloping path from the visitor's center to the top of the mountain, where you'll get views of the distant Atlanta skyline and see old cannons."

Urban Exploration in Atlanta

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Travel_with_tripp

Google

Very nice hike some parts were difficult due to the large rocks. I saw people from 5 to 75 walking up in some form. You can even take the easy way out and drive up. Would do it again.

inferno d

Google

Moderate level hiking trail. Nice view of the city from the top. Good place to hike with big kids. Leaning the history along with a short hike is awesome. About 30 to 40 mins to reach the summit. Could spend a nice hour on the top with the view. Not much space.

Quintia lyman

Google

Even though climbing up this mountain was challenging to me. I am happy I made it to the top and was able to interact with people who were also during the hike. The parking lot view is sooooo good to view and the ice cream truck made the trip up that much better. I think as I continue to go back I can beat my record time and limitmy stops... thank goodness for the benches throughout the hike.

Rand Eberhard

Google

Incredible experience! ⛰️ you can drive to the top of the mountain or hike, trails or paved options.

Chelsie Baker

Google

Convenient place to get a little exercise and enjoy some fresh air. We usually see quite a bit of wildlife and deer which is a perk. The trails we've taken so far aren't very hard so I'd recommend it for beginners or a casual outing.

Theo Economos

Google

Beautiful hike; beginner level but wonderful morning trail. Definitely recommend

Angie I

Google

Beautiful hiking area to visit. Pretty views at the top of the mountain trail and a few areas to sit and enjoy nature. Helpful/friendly folks working inside the visitor's center and awesome park rangers too.

Charlene Hicks

Google

I have been walking up kennesaw mountain since March of 2023 twice a week. I started out at 50 minutes now up to 26 to top. It’s beautiful and you will see deer in the late afternoon. Nice to be able to be removed from the city and be able to look down on the beautiful trees. It’s close by and you don’t have the time to go to the mountains up north this is the perfect solution. Well maintained park. It’s peaceful coming back down the street side. I go up the trail through trees and come down the paved road. Works knees up and back hamstrings coming down.

@afar

Urban Exploration in Atlanta

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Travel_with_tripp

Google

Very nice hike some parts were difficult due to the large rocks. I saw people from 5 to 75 walking up in some form. You can even take the easy way out and drive up. Would do it again.

inferno d

Google

Quintia lyman

Google

Rand Eberhard

Google

Incredible experience! ⛰️ you can drive to the top of the mountain or hike, trails or paved options.

Chelsie Baker

Google

Theo Economos

Google

Beautiful hike; beginner level but wonderful morning trail. Definitely recommend

Angie I

Google

Charlene Hicks

Google