RT Kennesaw Mountain National Battlefield Park

Historic battlefield park offering scenic hiking trails, Civil War landmarks, panoramic mountain views, and educational exhibits across nearly 3,000 acres.

General Information

Hours:

Visitor Center: Daily 9am to 5pm
Park Grounds: 6:30am to 6:30pm (Standard Time), 6:30am to 8:30pm (Daylight Saving Time)
Closed: Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year’s Day

Fees:

Admission: Free
Parking: $5/day or $40/year
Shuttle to mountaintop: Adults $3, Children (6–11) $1.50, Under 6 Free

Pet Policy:

Leashed pets are allowed on trails but not in the visitor center, restrooms, shuttle buses, or near water fountains

Closest cities with hotels:

Kennesaw, GA

Seasons:

All year

Location:

https://maps.app.goo.gl/7zZk3Yq9vZq5z9A6

Website:

nps.gov/kemo

How to Get There

From Atlanta, GA (25 mi): Take I-75 N to exit 269 for Barrett Parkway. Turn left onto Barrett Parkway, then right onto Old 41 Highway. Follow signs to the park entrance at Kennesaw Mountain Drive.

Overview

Kennesaw Mountain National Battlefield Park preserves the site of a pivotal June 1864 battle in General William T. Sherman's Atlanta Campaign. Nearly 3,000 acres hold more than 18 miles of trails, well-preserved earthworks, artillery positions, and monuments. The mountain itself rises 1,808 feet, and the summit gives sweeping views of the Atlanta skyline and the terrain that shaped the battle.

The visitor center has exhibits, artifacts, maps, and a film on the campaign. Ranger-led tours, living history events, and educational programs run through the year, and on weekends a shuttle can take visitors to the summit.

Things to Do

Hike to the Summit
The most popular activity is the climb to the top of Kennesaw Mountain for panoramic views over the battlefield and Atlanta.

Visit the Visitor Center and Museum
Start with the film and exhibits explaining the Atlanta Campaign and the battle.

See the Earthworks and Battle Positions
Preserved Confederate trenches and artillery positions make the fighting tangible.

Join a Ranger Program
Ranger-led tours and living history events bring the battle to life.

Top Trails

Trail	Length	Difficulty	Highlights
Kennesaw Mountain Trail	About 2.2 miles round trip	Moderate to Strenuous	About 700 feet of climbing from the visitor center to the summit
Pigeon Hill Trail	About 3.4 miles round trip	Moderate	Site of Union attacks on Confederate positions, with earthworks and signs
Cheatham Hill Trail	About 2.6 miles loop	Easy to Moderate	The "Dead Angle," with monuments, trenches, and displays
Kolb Farm Loop Trail	About 1.5 miles loop	Easy	Historic farm, forest, and open fields; family-friendly

This article uses material from the Wikipedia articles and official tourism pages for the Kennesaw Mountain National Battlefield Park, released under the Creative Commons Attribution-Share-Alike License 3.0, along with trail information from the National Park Service.