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Kennesaw Mountain

Kennesaw Mountain National Battlefield Park is a 2,923 acre park featuring over 18 miles of trails spanning from Kolb’s Farm in Marietta to just north of the visitor’s center in Kennesaw. Kennesaw mountain was home to some of the heaviest fighting of the Georgia Campaign of the Civil War. At this national battlefield park, you can enjoy a hike, photograph wildlife, watch living history demonstrations, and more. The top of Kennesaw Mountain rises 1800 feet above sea level and provides spectacular views of downtown Atlanta and the surrounding area.

Parking area and view from the top of Kennesaw Mountain

Admission:
Free park admission, parking is $5

Hours:
Dawn to Dusk year round. The Visitor Center is open daily from 9 am to 5 pm.  The building is closed on Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year’s Day.

Kennesaw Mountain National Battlefield Park
900 Kennesaw Mountain Dr.
Kennesaw, GA 30152
(770) 427-4686

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View of Little Kennesaw Mountain from Kennesaw Mountain
View of Downtown Atlanta from Kennesaw Mountain
One of many hiking trails throughout the park.
White-tailed deer just off the road to the top of the mountain
The road to the top of Kennesaw mountain
Civil War cannon fire reenactment
Retired park historian Willie Johnson discussing the Civil War at Kennesaw Mountain
Kennesaw Mountain National Battlefield Park Visitor Center