The Hiking Trail to Burnt Hickory Loop
This hike initially sets forth to the Mountaintop Trail where the trailhead starts at the parking lot to a hundred feed towards the Mountain Road.
Take a right turn from there and immediately climb up entering a second-growth forests as the path directs you to the top of the mountain where a parking lot is located.
At the Mountaintop Trail's end, take a left turn and move forwards to a an overlook where General William T.
Sherman originally took a look at the City of Atlanta.
This 12-mile route between Kennesaw Mountain and Atlanta was traversed by William within 2 months.
The path then continues to swerve right as you pass by the Georgia Memorial on the left.
Move past that and climb up a set of stairs.
This memorial is dedicated to the Battle of Kennesaw Mountain and nearby this structure; there is an access to the Burnt Hickory Trail.
Ascend to the top of this stunning 360 degree view platform.
Subsequently, take a steep descent leads to the gap between Big Kennesaw and Little Kennesaw.
Expect to cross a wide point at Mountain Road where an informative market near a parking lot is found.
Cross the road and trek to the top of Little Kennesaw into Pigeon Hill where you will set your eyes on a spectacular gorge.
The path is very challenging and steep, yet, there are ropes and railings added to assist hikers.
Move forward to a switchback from to Pigeon Mountain which has now been improved with an easy trail but still expect an abrupt drop where you continue to turn right.
As you move your way up to the top of Pigeon Hill, earthworks and entrenchments are visible on the west side.
At the end of this, take a quick look at a picture of the place back in October 1864 after the battle ended.
Pine Mountain and Lost Mountain are also visible from afar, wherein the latter is the taller one.
Go down where you will see a brown marker on the left which designates the loop back to the trailhead.
There is an access path from Burnt Hickory Road but is not advisable to take since cars passing here speeds over the limit.
Proceed to the bottom of the mountain and swerve left to where a gravel roadbed is.
Course through this left side of the Mountain Road, where you will emerge back to the Visitors Center.
Take a right turn from there and immediately climb up entering a second-growth forests as the path directs you to the top of the mountain where a parking lot is located.
At the Mountaintop Trail's end, take a left turn and move forwards to a an overlook where General William T.
Sherman originally took a look at the City of Atlanta.
This 12-mile route between Kennesaw Mountain and Atlanta was traversed by William within 2 months.
The path then continues to swerve right as you pass by the Georgia Memorial on the left.
Move past that and climb up a set of stairs.
This memorial is dedicated to the Battle of Kennesaw Mountain and nearby this structure; there is an access to the Burnt Hickory Trail.
Ascend to the top of this stunning 360 degree view platform.
Subsequently, take a steep descent leads to the gap between Big Kennesaw and Little Kennesaw.
Expect to cross a wide point at Mountain Road where an informative market near a parking lot is found.
Cross the road and trek to the top of Little Kennesaw into Pigeon Hill where you will set your eyes on a spectacular gorge.
The path is very challenging and steep, yet, there are ropes and railings added to assist hikers.
Move forward to a switchback from to Pigeon Mountain which has now been improved with an easy trail but still expect an abrupt drop where you continue to turn right.
As you move your way up to the top of Pigeon Hill, earthworks and entrenchments are visible on the west side.
At the end of this, take a quick look at a picture of the place back in October 1864 after the battle ended.
Pine Mountain and Lost Mountain are also visible from afar, wherein the latter is the taller one.
Go down where you will see a brown marker on the left which designates the loop back to the trailhead.
There is an access path from Burnt Hickory Road but is not advisable to take since cars passing here speeds over the limit.
Proceed to the bottom of the mountain and swerve left to where a gravel roadbed is.
Course through this left side of the Mountain Road, where you will emerge back to the Visitors Center.
