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Cheatham Hill Trailhead
4.8 ★★★★★ 149 Google reviews · Running trail in Marietta, Georgia · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Natural surface
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Cheatham Hill Trailhead's own listing, the park or land manager's website, and runner reviews. Blank cells mean we could not verify that fact — we would rather say "not reported" than invent one. There is no Easy / Moderate / Hard rating on this page on purpose: a one-word difficulty score tells you nothing about whether a trail suits your run. Surface, distance, shade and hours do.
What runners say about Cheatham Hill Trailhead
“It is fairly close to my house and is always clean and very well marked.”
“The trails at Kennesaw Mountain National Battlefield’s Park are Absolutely lovely Woodlands with clearly marked trails and beautiful natural preservation.”
“The trails at Kennesaw Mountain National Battlefield’s Park are Absolutely lovely Woodlands with clearly marked trails and beautiful natural preservation.”
“It is seriously peaceful and generally most people will smile but not encroach on your dog's space.”
“Your dog will love all the interesting sniffs.”
The trails at Kennesaw Mountain National Battlefield’s Park are Absolutely lovely Woodlands with clearly marked trails and beautiful natural preservation. Those who live near here are extremely lucky to have such a wonderful hike and bike area. Fabulous vistas from the top of the hillsides too.
Park at the end of a long winding driveway with a gated entrance. It’s $5 to park to support the National Park Service. It’s well worth it to just go ahead and get the annual pass. This place is that good! Once you find it, you’ll definitely be back.
Chatham Hill Trail is a part of Kennesaw Mountain National Battlefield Park, but it is on the lower more flat part of the park. It has its own free parking lot. The trail passes by the Illinois State Monument which is not far from the parking lot. It is a beautiful easy trail to walk and mostly shaded.
I'm a regular hiker at Kennesaw Mountain, but I've avoided it recently because it's too much of a headache to get there. Weekends are especially brutal with the overflow parking filling up. I decided to try here instead, and I'm in love! There's miles of trails at easy and moderate difficulty.
Trail conditions & character
“Also, the dog feces in the pathway can be frustrating and impedes on your jogging/running experience.”
“However, I dislike that they now charge for parking and how popular this trail has become during and post COVID.”
“The trails at Kennesaw Mountain National Battlefield’s Park are Absolutely lovely Woodlands with clearly marked trails and beautiful natural preservation.”
“Chatham Hill Trail is a part of Kennesaw Mountain National Battlefield Park, but it is on the lower more flat part of the park.”
“It is seriously peaceful and generally most people will smile but not encroach on your dog's space.”
“Chatham Hill Trail is a part of Kennesaw Mountain National Battlefield Park, but it is on the lower more flat part of the park.”
“Great spot to park as it is used less than the visitor center and has a restroom.”
Plan your run at Cheatham Hill Trailhead
The practical stuff
- AccessPosted hours — posted hours below; park gates sometimes close earlier than the listing says
- SurfaceNatural surface — easiest on the joints and the most fun, but expect roots, rocks and mud after rain
- DistanceNot reported. Trail systems often quote total path mileage rather than a single loop, so measure the route you actually want before you drive out.
- ShadeNot reported. Assume some of it is exposed and carry water in summer.
- At the trailheadparking, restrooms — reported by runners
- DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
- Websitenps.gov
- Phone+1 770-427-4686
- Social Instagram · Facebook
Hours
| Monday | 8 am–7:30 pm |
| Tuesday | 8 am–7:30 pm |
| Wednesday | 8 am–7:30 pm |
| Thursday | 8 am–7:30 pm |
| Friday | 8 am–7:30 pm |
| Saturday | 8 am–7:30 pm |
| Sunday | 8 am–7:30 pm |
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Other trails within easy driving distance — useful when this one is flooded, gated, or just not the run you had in mind today.
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