Length: 1.45 mi
Est. time: 42m
Gain: 309 ft
Loss: 626 ft
Max elev: 1,811 ft
Elevation profile
+309 ft gain · −626 ft loss — an estimate from a DEM.
Trailhead parking (Place)
Kennesaw Mountain National Battlefield Park Visitor Center (VisitorCenter)
Hike to the Top of Big Kennesaw Mountain
⏱ For most people, the hike to the top usually takes around 45 minutes or so. If you are hiking at a slower pace, or are just taking in the sites, it can maybe take up to an hour. When planning, make sure to remember that it always takes longer going up than coming down.
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Learn:
A Nation Divided: Elementary School Lesson PlanA Nation Divided: High School Lesson PlanA Nation Divided: Middle School Lesson PlanAfrican Americans During the Civil War: A Compressed HistoryCivilian War Experience: The Battle of Kennesaw MountainThe Cherokee People and the Trail of Tears: High School Lesson PlanPlan smart, verify on site
Length, elevation, and difficulty are estimates derived from open data (NPS Public Trails GIS, medium confidence) — not a safety guarantee. Conditions change; check current closures, weather, and water, and carry the essentials. Always defer to NPS.gov and park rangers.