Friday, September 1, 2023

Kennesaw Mountain Day Hike
Kennesaw Mountain National Battlefield Park

Join the Georgia Conservancy on September 1 for a morning hike at Kennesaw Mountain National Battlefield Park. The guided hike will focus on both the historic aspects of the park and park wildlife, especially birds.

Our hike will be located on the trail system in the southern section of the National Park, near and around the Illinois State Monument.

  • When: Friday, September 1 / 9:30 AM - Noon

  • Where: Kennesaw Mountain National Battlefield Park / Illinois State Monument and Cheatham Hill Trail

  • Cost: Free with a suggested donation of $15 per person

  • Tour Details: Enjoy a guided walk and learn about the Civil War history and natural history of this incredible Metro Atlanta National Park and ecosystem

  • What to bring: Please bring plenty of water, appropriate walking shoes and attire that can get dirty, sunscreen, sense of adventure and many questions.

  • Parking: Limited parking. We will offer more details as the event date nears.

  • Weather: RAIN or SHINE. We will provide updates as the event date nears.

Register Below

*Early registration opens to current Georgia Conservancy donors ($30 and above) on June 1 at 5 PM and General Public on June 2 at 5 PM. Use your email-provided promo code for early registration when registering for this trip.  

From Kennesaw Mountain National Battlefield Park:

Kennesaw Mountain National Battlefield Park is a 2,965 acre National Battlefield that preserves a Civil War battleground of the Atlanta Campaign. Opposing forces maneuvered and fought here from June 19, 1864 until July 2, 1864.

On February 18, 1917, Kennesaw Mountain National Battlefield Site was established under the War Department under President Woodrow Wilson. On June 26, 1935, it transferred from the War Department to the National Park Service under President Franklin D. Roosevelt. Kennesaw Mountain National Battlefield Park was born!

With over 100 years of recognition as an important location in our country, Kennesaw Mountain National Battlefield Park preserves and interprets several messages for our visitors: Civil War: Atlanta Campaign; Civil War Memorial; Civil War and Civil Rights; The People of Kennesaw Mountain; and Preservation of this amazing location.

The Georgia Conservancy's Stewardship Trips program’s Day Trips help to supplement and enhance our already robust statewide trips schedule and aim to highlight and acknowledge the diverse array of green spaces, natural resources, individuals and organizations that are putting metro Atlanta on the map for environmental stewardship and sustainable growth.

If you have any questions about our Stewardship Trips Program or about any upcoming trip, please contact Georgia Conservancy Stewardship Trips Director Clark Harrison at charrison@gaconservancy.org.