Kennesaw Hike - Ten Mile Loop

I know the AOC frequently hikes Kennesaw Mountain but this time we are going to add some different trails in addition to the usual Big Kennesaw/Little Kennesaw Mountain route. 

The hike will start at 8:30 AM, so please plan on meeting at 8:20 AM to sign in.  You can either park at the new visitor parking lot on old US Hwy 41 or in the main visitor's center parking lot. Allow a few minutes to walk from old US 41 parking lot to the visitor's center if you park there.

We will meet at the visitor's center just outside for sign-in.  We will hike the 1.2 miles to the 1808 ft. top of Kennesaw Mountain. From there, we will head across Little Kennesaw Mountain and cross Burnt Hickory Road. We will the continue onto Dallas Highway and then start the journey back to the visitors center. We are not going back on the same trail and the journey back will avoid any steep climbs. 

While this is not a fitness hike it is not recommended for newcommers unless they are in excellent physical condition. The trip leader may contact you if you do not have previous AOC experience on D4 and above hikes.

- Please note the directions below.

Directions and Parking:

1) I-75 North to exit 267B Hwy 5 Canton Road Connector

2) If you are not heading west after getting off of the Interstate you are going the wrong way. You should be heading towards US 41 and downtown Marietta after getting off of I-75 onto the Canton Road Connector and see Kennesaw Mountain on your right.

3) You will be tempted to take the first exit off of the Canton Road Connector which is US 41, but do not take it. Proceed over US 41 on a bridge staying on the Canton Road Connector.

4) After crossing US 41 take a right at the first redlight which is Church Street Extension.

5) You should cross railroad tracks soon.

6) Take a left onto Old 41 at the second redlight. If you get to US 41 again, you have missed the turn onto Old 41 so turn around.

7) Stay on Old US 41 until you pass in front of the mountain and park on the right-hand side of the road (or in the new parking lot on the left) after passing the redlight for Stilesboro Road.

FYI: The new parking lot - approximately 270 spaces, is now open but parking on Old Highway 41 is not yet closed. Park by Old Highway 41 or in this new parking lot - whichever you feel more comfortable with.

8) Last resort / panic mode / all available parking spaces have been taken: When this happens, here is where to park - Turn around and head back in front of the mountain on Old 41. Take the first left which is White Circle Road. Take the first right which is White Road Court. Park on the side of the road.