National Battlefield Park · Georgia

Trails in Kennesaw Mountain National Battlefield Park

43 named trails · 24 miles · 1 with the Park Service's own write-up. The lines, trailheads and points are the Park Service's; the write-ups are the Service's own words; the climbing is read from USGS elevation along each line.

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43 trails, A to Z.

24 Gun Battery Trail

1.1 mi one way · about 60 ft of climbing · 100 ft of descent · 1,063 ft–1,141 ft · hiking

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Activity Area #3 Area

0.3 mi one way · about 80 ft of climbing · 1,024 ft–1,103 ft · hiking

Picnic areas

Along the way Activity Area 3 Picnic Area

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Activity Area #3 Parking Lot Trail

0.1 mi one way · about 10 ft of climbing · 1,092 ft–1,104 ft · hiking

Picnic areas

Along the way Picnic Area

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Assualt Trail

0.1 mi one way · 60 ft of descent · 1,014 ft–1,072 ft · hiking

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Brumby Camp Circle

0.4 mi one way · 1,169 ft–1,187 ft · hiking

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Burnt Hickory Bicycle/Pedestrian Trail

0.2 mi one way · 70 ft of descent · 983 ft–1,051 ft · hiking

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Camp Brumby - Mt To River Link Trail

0.1 mi one way · 1,212 ft–1,215 ft · hiking

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Camp Brumby Cutoff

0.2 mi one way · 60 ft of descent · 1,216 ft–1,279 ft · hiking

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Camp Brumby Loop

0.1 mi one way · 30 ft of descent · 1,178 ft–1,211 ft · hiking

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Camp Brumby Trail

1.6 mi one way · about 200 ft of climbing · 1,104 ft–1,189 ft · hiking

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Cease Fire Trail

0.7 mi one way · about 20 ft of climbing · 1,077 ft–1,123 ft · hiking

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Dallas Hwy Service Road

0.1 mi one way · 10 ft of descent · 1,091 ft–1,103 ft · hiking

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Environmental Trail

1.3 mi one way · about 100 ft of climbing · 1,128 ft–1,231 ft · hiking

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French's Rock Cutoff

0.1 mi one way · about 30 ft of climbing · 1,561 ft–1,592 ft · hiking

Peaks

Along the way Little Kennesaw Mountain

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Gate Z3-G5 Trail

1,064 ft–1,067 ft · hiking

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Gate Z3-G7 Trail

1,041 ft–1,041 ft · hiking

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Hardage Mill Trail

1.5 mi one way · about 300 ft of climbing · 963 ft–1,123 ft · hiking

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Illinois Monument Area

0.2 mi one way · about 20 ft of climbing · 1,080 ft–1,100 ft · hiking

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Illinois Monument Service Road

0.1 mi one way · about 40 ft of climbing · 1,031 ft–1,070 ft · hiking

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Illinois Monument Trail

0.2 mi one way · 40 ft of descent · 1,085 ft–1,124 ft · hiking

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Kennesaw Mountain Trail

1.4 mi one way · about 300 ft of climbing · 600 ft of descent · 1,146 ft–1,803 ft · hiking

PeaksVisitor centers

Along the way Kennesaw Mountain Visitor Center

Hike to the Top of Big Kennesaw Mountain the Park Service's write-up

45-90 Minutes · dogs allowed · entrance fee applies

Start Kennesaw Mountain Trailhead

Portion of the trail at the peak of Big Kennesaw Mountain — Late afternoon at the mountain offering scenic views Photo: Tom Wilson

The 1.1 mile hike to the top of Big Kennesaw Mountain is one of the most popular things to do at Kennesaw Mountain National Battlefield Park (NBP). In that short distance, you can see wonderful views, become immersed in the history of the Civil War battle that was fought on these grounds, and burn a few calories. It is moderately difficult, but there are plenty of switchbacks to cut the steepness and benches for resting at key points.

Beginning this hike and staying on track is easy and intuitive. After you use the restroom (only located at the Visitor Center) and grab your map, snack, and drink from the Visitor Center, head out of the front door. Taking a left, you will be on a wide sidewalk heading up a gentle hill. Stay on this sidewalk until you see our mountain road, which you will cross. You will see the trail head directly on the other side of the crosswalk. Staying on this trail and follow the signs and mile markers all the way to the top. The trail will first drop you in a parking lot with a really nice view of Atlanta and the surrounding cites to the south. If you continue up past the stone viewing station, you will reach the true summit of the mountain and an even better view!

Close toed, comfortable shoes are reccomended, along with plenty of water (especially in the summer time)

Accessibility The trail to the top of Big Kennesaw Mountain is not accessible to all visitors, specifically those in need of wheelchairs or that have trouble walking long distances (over a mile). The marjority of the trail is dirt, and it can be rocky and steep in some areas. However, we do have a two-lane, paved road that can also be used to access the parking lot at the top of the mountain. This road is usually open to personal vehicles from Monday - Friday, 6:30 am to 5:00 pm from November to March, or 6:30 am to 7:00 pm March to November (weather pending). The road is closed to personal vehicles Saturday and Sunday. Please also keep in mind that the road takes you to the parking lot at the peak of the mountain. To get to the peak, you must still ascend the set of stairs on the stone viewing station.

This hike on nps.gov

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Kennesaw Mt Summit Parking Overlook

1,700 ft–1,702 ft · hiking

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Kolb Farm Area

0.1 mi one way · about 10 ft of climbing · 1,046 ft–1,063 ft · hiking

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Kolb Farm Connector

1,038 ft–1,093 ft · hiking

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Kolb Farm East Spur

0.1 mi one way · 20 ft of descent · 961 ft–984 ft · hiking

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Kolb Farm East Trail

2.6 mi one way · about 200 ft of climbing · 962 ft–1,117 ft · hiking

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Kolb Farm Horse Trailer Parking Lot Link Trail

0.2 mi one way · 1,034 ft–1,045 ft · hiking

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Kolb Farm West Trail

2.8 mi one way · about 250 ft of climbing · 952 ft–1,123 ft · hiking

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Kolb Farmhouse Connector Trail

1,036 ft–1,045 ft · hiking

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Little Kennesaw Cutoff

0.2 mi one way · about 80 ft of climbing · 1,149 ft–1,225 ft · hiking

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Little Kennesaw Mountain Trail

1.3 mi one way · about 500 ft of climbing · 1,235 ft–1,618 ft · hiking

Peaks

Along the way Little Kennesaw Mountain

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Mountain To River Multi-Use Trail

0.8 mi one way · 80 ft of descent · 1,124 ft–1,211 ft · hiking

Picnic areas

Along the way Picnic Area

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New Salem Church Trail

0.6 mi one way · about 150 ft of climbing · 1,031 ft–1,111 ft · hiking

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Noonday Creek Trail

0.8 mi one way · about 10 ft of climbing · 60 ft of descent · 1,065 ft–1,131 ft · hiking

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Noses Creek Area

0.1 mi one way · 966 ft–972 ft · hiking

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Noses Creek Service Road

0.6 mi one way · about 10 ft of climbing · 150 ft of descent · 971 ft–1,116 ft · hiking

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Noses Creek Trail

0.9 mi one way · about 150 ft of climbing · 963 ft–1,059 ft · hiking

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Old John Ward Road

1.0 mi one way · about 60 ft of climbing · 1,072 ft–1,122 ft · hiking

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Picket Line Trail

0.3 mi one way · about 150 ft of climbing · 1,158 ft–1,303 ft · hiking

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Pigeon Hill Cutoff

0.4 mi one way · about 50 ft of climbing · 1,117 ft–1,170 ft · hiking

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Pigeon Hill Trail

0.5 mi one way · about 200 ft of climbing · 1,041 ft–1,245 ft · hiking

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Unknown Soldier Grave Trail

0.2 mi one way · 50 ft of descent · 1,056 ft–1,104 ft · hiking

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Visitor Center to CCC Site Trail

0.6 mi one way · about 90 ft of climbing · 1,142 ft–1,236 ft · hiking

Visitor centers

Along the way Visitor Center

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1 more mapped segment without a name is on the map, not in the list.

About these trails

The lines are the National Park Service's public trails layer, the trailheads and the waterfalls, views, peaks and historic places along them the Service's public points of interest, read 2026-10-14 and simplified for the map. The write-ups are the Service's own "things to do", unedited. Heights come from USGS 3DEP through Terrain Tiles on AWS (Mapzen/Tilezen), read along each line and rounded; a short trail on steep ground can be off by a few tens of feet. Closures change: check the park's own site before you go.