Field guide
The Kennesaw Mountain trail for runners and hikers
Official information for running or hiking the Kennesaw Mountain trail. Find trail lengths, surface types, difficulty, and park hours in Kennesaw, GA.
Kennesaw Mountain National Battlefield Park is located in Kennesaw, GA. The park contains over 25 miles of trails for public use.
This guide provides official information on the main trail loops, surfaces, operating hours, and rules for visitors planning to run or hike in the park.
Official facts at a glance
- Park type
- National Battlefield Park
- Mailing address city and state
- Kennesaw, GA
- Total park trails length
- 25+ miles
- Full Park Hiking Loop Trail length
- 16 mile loop
- Kennesaw Mountain Loop Trail length
- 5.8 mile loop
- General trail surface
- Mostly hard-packed dirt
- Kennesaw Mountain road surface
- Asphalt road
- Full Park Hiking Loop Trail difficulty
- Hard
- Kennesaw Mountain Loop Trail difficulty
- Moderate to Hard
- Trail hours (Standard Time)
- 6:30 AM – 6:30 PM (November – March)
- Trail hours (Daylight Saving Time)
- 6:30 AM – 8:30 PM (March – November)
- All-terrain track chair reservations
- Registration, reservations, and trainings must be completed on All-Terrain Georgia's website
- Dog leash rule
- Must be restrained on a six foot or less leash at all times
- Accessible hiking feature
- All-terrain track chair on designated trails
Source: Hiking (nps.gov). Official page, checked Oct 21, 2026.
Trail options and difficulty
The park has several trail options. The Full Park Hiking Loop is a 16 mile loop rated as hard. A shorter option is the Kennesaw Mountain Loop Trail, which is a 5.8 mile loop rated as moderate to hard.
Trail and road surfaces
The trails throughout the park are mostly hard-packed dirt. The road that goes up Kennesaw Mountain has an asphalt surface.
Park hours and access
Trail hours change with the season. During Standard Time, from November to March, trails are open from 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM. During Daylight Saving Time, from March to November, hours are 6:30 AM to 8:30 PM.
An all-terrain track chair is available for use on designated trails. To use it, registration, reservations, and trainings must be completed on the All-Terrain Georgia website.
Rules for trail users
Dogs are permitted in the park but must be restrained on a leash. The leash must be six feet long or less at all times.
Before you go
- Check the current trail hours, which change seasonally in March and November.
- The park offers over 25 miles of trails, including a 16 mile loop and a 5.8 mile loop.
- Most trails are hard-packed dirt, while the mountain road is asphalt.
- If bringing a dog, it must be on a leash of six feet or less.
- An all-terrain track chair is available with advance reservation and training.
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