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Trails

Lookout Mountain Parkway
93 miles of waterfalls,canyons, scenic brow vistas, unique towns and villages, state and national parks and preserves and many more natural wonders. www.drivelookoutmountain.com, (888) 805-4740




Lookout Mountain Valley Trail
Explore the arts in Walker County and the surrounding area as you meet local artists and business people in their studios and shops to learn about their creative processes and techniques, as well as see how they live and work. www.lookouttrail.com, (706) 342-8225



U.S. 27 Historic Byway
Known in Georgia as the Martha Berry Highway, U.S. 27 stretches from the top of Georgia in Walker County and neighboring Catoosa County to the extreme southwest border of the state and on into Florida. You’ll see charming West Georgia towns, many anchored by iconic historic courthouses in all manner of architectural styles.



Chickamauga Campaign Heritage Trail
This trail follows the troop movements through four Northwest Georgia counties (including Walker) that were part of the brutal Civil War Chickamauga Campaign. www.chickamaugacampaign.org



Blue & Gray Trail
This trail takes visitors to Chickamauga, site of the greatest Confederate victory, then follows a route from Chattanooga to Atlanta, similar to the one that General William Tecumseh Sherman took. www.blueandgraytrail.com



Old Federal Road
In 1805, the United States and the Cherokee Nation agreed in the Treaty of Tellico to establish the Federal Road through Cherokee territory. Driving the tour today takes about 3.5 hours. www.georgia.org/Travel/InfoDownloads/Podcasts.htm Civil War Discovery Trail —Links more than 600 sites in32 states to inspire and to teach the story of the Civil War and its enduring impact on America. The Gordon-Lee Mansion at Chickamauga is included on the trail. www.civilwardiscoverytrail.org



Atlanta Campaign Heritage Trail
One of Georgia’s Civil War Heritage Trails, the Atlanta Campaign Heritage Trail interprets this historic Civil War campaign along its historic route, while leading visitors along many of the same roads once used by soldiers wearing blue or gray. www.gcwht.org




Ridge and Valley Scenic Byway
Mountain overlooks and fertile farmlands can be found along the 51-mile byway as it travels U.S. 27, State Highways 156 and 136, and rural county roads. www.byways.org/explore/byways/15724/



Walking Tour of Historic LaFayette
20 historic buildings or places of interest in downtown LaFayette. The tour takes about 1-1/2 hours to complete. www.lafayettegadowntown.com