Kennesaw Mountain & Nearby Nature Expansions
Key Questions
What recent bear sightings have been reported in the East Cobb area?
A small black bear cub was captured on a doorbell camera strolling through an East Cobb front yard. Similar sightings have also been noted in nearby Cobb, Alpharetta, and Marietta areas.
What paddle and fishing opportunities are available through Georgia Rivers?
Ga. Rivers is hosting paddle and fishing trips into the fall across the state. These outings provide a cooler alternative during hot summer weather on Georgia's rivers.
What trails and monuments are featured at Kennesaw Mountain?
The Hardage Trail and Illinois Monument are highlighted at Kennesaw Mountain. Related events include the Monday Morning 12 Miler on July 5 for adults only.
When is the Rottenwood Creek Trail Phase 1 groundbreaking?
The groundbreaking for Rottenwood Creek Trail Phase 1 is scheduled for June 4. This is part of nearby nature expansions around Kennesaw Mountain.
What events does the Atlanta Outdoor Club offer for adults?
The club provides adult events including KSU/Cheatham/Kolb Farm Loop hikes, Red Top Mountain night hikes with scorpion hunts, and other outings like the Sunrise D4 strenuous hike.
NPS Earthworks 2026; KSU/Cheatham/Kolb Farm Loop hikes; Doll Head Trail; Cloudland Canyon Cherokee Falls; Tallulah/Etowah/Stone Mtn; Atlanta Botanical Niki sculptures; Wild Flower mystic hike July12. Sunrise D4 strenuous hike; Paddle Georgia 95-mile expedition; Atlanta Outdoor Club adult events; Red Top Mountain night hikes/scorpion hunts; DeSoto Falls hidden waterfall; Noontootla Creek camping; bear sightings in Cobb/Alpharetta/Marietta (new: bear cub sighting in East Cobb). Rottenwood Creek Trail Phase 1 groundbreaking June 4. Ecology classes (queer lens). Monday Morning at Kennesaw Mountain 12 Miler (July 5, adults-only). New: Kennesaw Mountain Hardage Trail & Illinois Monument hike (Aug 8, 8-mile D3 moderate, 21+, registration opens July 31). New: Ga. Rivers paddle trips with folk art detours to Howard Finster's Paradise Gardens and Pasaquan, plus wild fruit harvests and jam-making — registration opens today.