Kennesaw Mountain
Kennesaw Mountain is a mountain between Marietta and Kennesaw, Georgia in the United States with a summit elevation of 1,808 feet (551 m). It is the highest point in the core (urban and suburban) metro Atlanta area, and fifth after further-north exurban counties are considered. The local terrain averages roughly 1,000 feet (300 m) AMSL.
| Kennesaw Mountain | |
|---|---|
Kennesaw Mountain | |
| Highest point | |
| Elevation | 1,808 ft (551 m) |
| Prominence | approx. 800 feet (250 m) |
| Coordinates | 33°58′34″N 84°34′47″W |
| Geography | |
| Location | Cobb County, Georgia, U.S. |
| Parent range | Appalachian Mountains |
| Topo map | USGS Marietta |
The mountain actually has two summits:
- "Big Kennesaw", where the modern-day parking area and scenic overlook are located
- Little Kennesaw Mountain, where several light hiking trails and nature areas connect the mountains to the rest of the park
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