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North Georgia Mountain
Outfitters, Ellijay
Cheatham Hill Connector
Join GeorgiaTrails or login to add comments about this trail. Beginning south of Burnt Hickory Road, where a secondary Federal attack targeted the area south of Pigeon Hill, and running to Cheatham Hill, a rise where the Confederate Army withstood the toughest Federal attacks during The Battle of Kennesaw Mountain on June 27, 1864, this trail features widely varied environments and much Georgia history. This narrative is told hiking from Burnt Hickory Road
The path, which follows an old road, ascends quickly to a ridgetop, than rises and falls over the first .3 miles of the hike through fields that alternate from open to woods. The path then begins the easy-to-moderate descent to Noses Creek. At this point two side trails (marked in blue on the map) leave the Connector, the one on the right continuing south on a separate path to Noses Creek, the one on the left returning to Burnt Hickory Road about 300 yards east of the trailhead. The path to the right (Noses Creek) is moderate and is a less well used alternative to the bridge over the creek. Watch for entrenchments above you on the left as you hike south along this side trail. The path to the right, also marked in blue, also follows a set of entrenchments. Both are worth the hike, as each has unique features. For example, clearcut areas allow wildlife to flourish in many places. On the descent to the creek the forest becomes dense and animal life abounds. South of the bridge the terrain begins a moderate climb to the Dallas Highway, which marks the start of gently rolling hills more typical of the Georgia Piedmont. The Connector crosses Dallas Highway about .6 miles south of the bridge. This is a high-speed, dangerous road, and caution is advised. Once the road has been crossed the path passes through a split rail fence, then follows a low, level ridge to Cheatham Hill. The entire .8 miles from Dallas Highway to Cheatham Hill was the scene of heavy fighting during The Battle of Kennesaw Mountain. To the east of the trail is the Confederate line, delineated by a number of cannon and historic markers. To the west are open fields that were covered with blue on the day of the battle. General Patrick Cleburne, known as the Stonewall Jackson of the West, defended this area. At the end of the connector the trail leads to Kolb's Farm Loop. It is highly recommended that you spend a few minutes at Cheatham Hill. This loop trail at the Illinois Monument interprets much of the heavy fighting that occurred in the area that became known as "The Dead Angle." Join GeorgiaTrails or login to add comments about this trail.
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