Before you start your trip to the mountain, check the local weather forecast to be sure that you will have a dry time.
Though we are located north of Atlanta, we're still apt to the same hot summers and mild winters as our neighbors. The mountain top generally ranges 8-10 degrees cooler than at the base. In fall and winter, be prepared with a light weight jacket on hand.
Known to residents of the area, it may rain on one side of the mountain and not on the other. What a great obstruction the mountain can be.
After planning your activities check back to see what the weather will have in store for your day. As a reminder, if you don't like the weather, don't worry, it will change in about an hour.
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An ice storm hits Kennesaw Mountain making roads and trails a dangerous place.
Did You Know?
The Napoleon 12-pound smoothbore cannon was probably the most effective cannon used in the Civil War. Named after Emperor Napolean III of France, it was used extensively by both the Union and Confederate forces. Soldiers liked its reliability and it's sturdiness.