Hike at Kennesaw Mountain National Battle Field Park - Sat, Aug 29 2026

REGISTRATION REQUIRED: Once you've reviewed the event details, and decided you'd like to join us, you MUST sign up at the bottom of this page.



Hike at Kennesaw Mountain National Battle Field Park


The Basics:
Event Type:Hike
Event Location: 1600 Kenwiew Dr, Marietta, GA 30060   Hike: Hike at Kennesaw Mountain National Battle Field Park  National Weather Service Forecast
Date(s) & Time:Sat, Aug 29 2026  8:30 am >> Sat, Aug 29 2026 11:30 am
Registration Opens: Wed, Aug 19 2026 7:00 pm
Registration Cut Off: Sat, Aug 29 2026 6:00 am
Event Duration:3 Hours
Difficulty Rating:D2: Easy to Moderate
Distance:4.5 Miles
Pace:Leisurely
Trip Leader(s):
Mike C
Email Trip Leader(s)
You must be logged in to get the Trip Leader contact information.
Member Cost:None

Participant Info:
Who's Invited: Members Only, 21 And Older Only
Maximum Group Size:15
Minimum Group Size:2
Number Registered So Far: 1 / 0 (To see who's signed up, log in to the Member Area)
Are Dogs Permitted: No

Itinerary:

 

We will meet at the C W Matthews parking lot at 8:30 for introductions. After introductions we will walk to Grace Community Church to pick up a flag or flags to carry to KNMBP as part of a procession from the church along Kirk Road to Kennesaw Ave ending up at the park. After a break we will hike the Environmental Trail and return to the parking lot via Old Hwy 41. This is part of a 9/11 commemoration.

 

If you want to carry a flag, go to this link to sign up:

 

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0449ACAA28A3F94-64976601-911#/

 

Restrooms are available at the Visitor Center.


Required Items to Bring:

Hiking shoes, water and snacks

Recommended Items to Bring:
Use our Event Checklists to make sure you have everything you need.

Hiking sticks or poles


How to Get There:
Event Directions:

DIRECTIONS from I-75/ I-285 INTERCHANGE in NW ATLANTA to our "Overflow Parking Lot" Gathering Spot:   

 

1.  From the I-75/ I-285 Interchange take I-75 North about 8 miles and exit toward your right at Exit 267B ("US-41, GA-5 South" which will loop you clockwise onto the GA-5 "Canton Road Connector" toward Marietta).
2. After completing this I-75 exit loop, AVOID the rightward exit onto US-41 and continue straight ahead on the connector for about 1 mile toward the first traffic light at Church Street.
3. Just before you reach this traffic light bear hard Right onto the "Church Street Extension" and go just 0.6 mile to the second traffic light where "Old US-41" tees in from the left.
4. Turn Left onto Old US-41 and go 0.42mile to the first stop light. Turn right onto the CW Matthews parking lot.
5. After parking there, we'll gather for the hike near the lot entrance.

 

PARKING PASSES: No parking passes are required.

 


Notes:
* We encourage all members to follow our Etiquette Guidelines while participating in AOC events.


Cancellation/Partial Attendance:   Please review the AOC cancellation policy.