Kennesaw Mountain National Battlefield Park: Mountain Summit Winter Hike
Visit on your scheduleNov 1 – Feb 28 · 6:30 AM – 6:30 PM · Daily 6:30 AM–6:30 PM (Winter standard hours); Visitor Center open 9:00 AM–5:00 PM
Kennesaw Mountain National Battlefield Park900 Kennesaw Mountain Dr, Kennesaw, GA 30152 · 19.5 mi approx. from AtlantaDirections
All ages; Summit Trail is a 2.2-mile moderate climb with rocky footing; free weekend summit shuttle available for families
From $5$5 daily National Park Service vehicle pass (free with America the Beautiful Annual Pass); Cashless park, pay via Recreation.gov
About this adventure
Rising 1,808 feet above sea level just northwest of Atlanta in Marietta, Kennesaw Mountain National Battlefield Park preserves 2,965 acres of historic battlegrounds and striking foothill topography. The popular 2.2-mile round-trip Summit Trail ascends through deciduous hardwoods to the highest peak in metro Atlanta. In winter, the bare tree canopy reveals expansive views across the Atlanta skyline, Stone Mountain, and the North Georgia peaks. Historical artillery emplacements and Civil War earthworks line the path, offering meaningful educational opportunities for older children, while the modern visitor center provides a museum, short introductory film, and free summit shuttles on weekends.
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