Kennesaw Mountain, just a short drive from my home and is almost visible from my front door. I had to park some distance from the park and walk in adding a few extra miles to my hike. Crossing Barrett Parkway I hiked a mile and a quarter to the park entrance. Putting it in gear I quickly climbed the mountain stopping at the summit to eat an energy bar and take a picture.
The weather was wonderful, take a look at that sky! Back in gear and down the mountain across the access road and over to the summit of Little Kennesaw Mountain. I was passed here for the first time by a runner in the rocky switchback area. The pace was good and I was almost running, 4+ miles per hour the smaller summit approached quickly.
The whole area is rock/boulder strewn and as indicated by the plaque an intense battle was faught here. Down the other side and Burnt Hickory Road soon came into view. A banana was scarfed down quickly followed by some cold water from a fountain.
The walk over to Cheatham Hill and the Illinois Monument began. The trail here is gentle with a few minor hills thrown in. Dallas Hiway was reached and the halfway point was close.
Cheatham Hill, Illinois Monument the halfway point.The return walk was uneventful with the exception of assisting a wrong way couple trying to find the main park parking area.
A quick picture of a bridge and creek and the return walk was began in earnest.
A wonderful day out 14 miles lotsa smiles and hello passed from person to person, all kinds of people old young all kinds of races black white asian hispanic middle eastern. All kinds of dogs in tow. Great to be out and about in this great nation of ours.
The End.
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