Atlanta, GA: Kennesaw Mountain
Discover meadows rich in Civil War history and climb two peaks with views of Atlanta on this 10.4-mile loop.
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Trail Facts
- Distance: 13.7
Waypoints
KMT001
Location: 33.9329681396484, -84.6046676635742
Cross road, hike NE through grassy field. Turn L @ T-intersection
KMT002
Location: 33.9435844421387, -84.6010818481445
Turn R into woods
KMT003
Location: 33.9439659118652, -84.5983200073242
Bear L twice through woods to GA 120; cross road and continue straight
KMT004
Location: 33.9526481628418, -84.5977172851562
Path runs along Noses Creek; turn L @ bridge .1 mi. upstream
KMT005
Location: 33.9634017944336, -84.5935821533203
Straight @ Burnt Hickory Rd.
KMT006
Location: 33.9671669006348, -84.5876998901367
Turn L; climb 400-plus ft. toward Little Kennesaw Mtn.
KMT007
Location: 33.9703178405762, -84.5871505737305
Civil War canyons in woods @ Fort McBride; short climb to summit
KMT008
Location: 33.9761161804199, -84.5795364379883
Kennesaw Mtn. (1,801 ft.): Good views of metro Atlanta to S
KMT009
Location: 33.9779167175293, -84.5775146484375
Parking lot. Trail continues on N side; follow signs to visitor center
KMT010
Location: 33.9824333190918, -84.5780334472656
Turn R 50 yds. before visitor center; follow trail E into field
KMT011
Location: 33.9787178039551, -84.5706024169922
Turn L into woods; go R @ next 3 intersections; cross Burnt Hickory
KMT012
Location: 33.9579429626465, -84.595329284668
L @ T; retrace steps to trailhead