There are several trails available for hiking and walking at both Chickamauga Battlefield and Lookout Mountain. Both of these points of interest offer scenic beauty and abundant wildlife.
Different hiking tours are available according to your needs. Family, senior, and youth tours are available and range from easy to extremely hard. They last from one to three and a half hours. There is one common factor in all of the tours. You have a great time, experience breathtaking scenery and when you are finished the hike, you will further understand the history of Lookout Mountain and Chattanooga. Hikes vary in price from $29.00 to $59.00. One advantage of hiking here is that you can design your own excursion based on several different hikes.
The Chattanooga Walking Tour is a scenic, historic tour of downtown Chattanooga. It takes from one to two hours, depending on the options you choose. This tour begins at Ross' Landing which is directly across the street from the Aquarium. You can enjoy beautiful scenery along the river and a walk across the Walnut Street Bridge. This is the longest walking bridge in America. On this walk, you will hear about the fascinating history of both Chattanooga and Lookout Mountain.
The Chattanooga River Walk Tour can also include Coolidge Park. Recently a new Carousel has been constructed in the park. The hand-carved wooden figures are exquisite and a delight for young children. If you wish, this tour can also include rock climbing at the 50 foot Walnut Street Climbing Wall.
During the summer months, daily walking and car caravan tours are offered. These include the living history rifle and signaling demonstration which will delight history buffs. The Cravens House is open all year round.
What's Available
There are no camping facilities for public use in the National Military Park, but ten primitive campsites have been reserved for the Boy/Girl Scouts. A variety of accommodations are available in the Chattanooga area. Dining facilities and grocery stores are scattered throughout the area.
There are bookstores at both Chickamauga Battlefield and Point Park Visitors Centers. Both of these facilities are wheelchair accessible. Here, you can watch videos to see parts of the park that are not accessible to the public. TDD (Telephone Device for the Deaf) is available at the Chickamauga Visitor Center. Handicapped parking is available at both parks.