Outdoors
Trails and recreation areas near Marietta open to biking and mountain biking.
Good to know: Wilderness areas are closed to bikes; check each area’s trail rules and yield to hikers and horses.
3 mi west · National Park Service
Kennesaw Mountain National Battlefield Park is a 2,965 acre National Battlefield that preserves a Civil War battleground of the Atlanta Campaign. Opposing forces maneuvered and fought here from June 19, 1864 until July 2, 1864.
15 mi east · National Park Service
Today the river valley attracts us for so many reasons. Take a solitary walk to enjoy nature’s display, raft leisurely through the rocky shoals with friends, fish the misty waters as the sun comes up, or have a picnic on a Sunday…
19 mi northwest · US Army Corps of Engineers
Allatoona Lake is one of the most frequently visited U.S. Army Corps of Engineers lakes in the nation.
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Kennesaw Mountain National Battlefield Park is a 2,965 acre National Battlefield that preserves a Civil War battleground of the Atlanta Campaign. Opposing forces maneuvered and fought here from June 19, 1864 until July 2, 1864.
Today the river valley attracts us for so many reasons. Take a solitary walk to enjoy nature’s display, raft leisurely through the rocky shoals with friends, fish the misty waters as the sun comes up, or have a picnic on a Sunday…
Allatoona Lake is one of the most frequently visited U.S. Army Corps of Engineers lakes in the nation.
Nestled in the foothills of the Georgia Blue Ridge Mountains lies Lake Sidney Lanier, one of America?s favorite lakes. Over 7.5 million people a year choose to visit Lanier.
Bald Ridge Creek Campground is on Lake Sidney Lanier, popular for its aqua-blue waters and spectacular scenery.
For millions of years, granite monadnocks have stood watch over the rivers and forests of Georgia.
Old Federal Campground lies on the eastern banks of Lake Sidney Lanier in Northern Georgia.
Carters Lake Project is managed by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Mobile District. Carters Lake is one of the most scenic lakes in the Southeast.
Little River is unique because it flows for most of its length atop Lookout Mountain in northeast Alabama.
In 1863, Union and Confederate forces fought for control of Chattanooga - a gateway to the Confederacy. The Confederates were victorious at nearby Chickamauga in September.
to Ocmulgee Mounds National Historical Park. This park is a prehistoric American Indian site, where many different American Indian cultures occupied this land for thousands of years.
Ridge upon ridge of forest straddles the border between North Carolina and Tennessee in Great Smoky Mountains National Park.
Distances are straight-line miles from downtown Marietta. Listings come from Recreation.gov’s federal recreation database; check each official page for hours, fees, fire restrictions and closures before you go.
THINGS TO DO · YOUTUBE SHORT
A brief look inside the Gone With the Wind museum at historic Brumby Hall. A Short shared by 4K Walk with Anna.
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THINGS TO DO · YOUTUBE SHORT
A stroll around the shops, murals and park at Marietta Square. A Short shared by Moving to Atlanta.
Watch on YouTube ↗Kennesaw Mountain National Battlefield Park (National Park Service), about 3 miles west of Marietta as the crow flies. Next are Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area (15 mi) and Allatoona Lake (19 mi).
Based on Marietta’s average highs, all year. Conditions at higher elevations can be much cooler.
Federal agencies including National Park Service, US Army Corps of Engineers, USDA Forest Service. Each listing links to its official page for hours, fees, closures and current conditions.