Creek crossing in Cobb closed to horseback riders

Until further notice, the John Ward Creek crossing just south of the Illinois Monument is closed to horseback riders. The Illinois Monument is in the Kennesaw Mountain National Battlefield Park.

This closure is due to hazardous conditions from an unstable streambed. The closure affects the creek crossing between Milepost 3.5 and Milepost 4 of Kolb’s Farm East Trail.

Superintendent Patrick Gamman said, “We are concerned for the safety of all park users. Crossing John Ward Creek, at this section of the trail, poses a risk that we want to alert our horse community to, as it could potentially cause harm to both horse and rider.”