Name: Point Park
Rating: 5

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Point Park Lookout Mountain Battlefield, TN

LENGTH 0.5 MILES

DIFFICULTY 0.7 Easy

DURATION 1 hour

ELEVATION GAIN

100

feet

TRAIL TYPE

Trail
System

Point Park

If you're not too keen on hiking, consider taking a relaxed walk around Point Park on the tip of Lookout Mountain in Chattanooga for multiple amazing views without leaving the pavement. And if you do decide for something longer and more adventurous, miles of trails connect you to various other views and historical locations. Either way you won't be disappointed.

Park behind the Visitor Center, directly across the street from the castle-like park entrance. Follow the sign down for free parking behind the building. Otherwise, parking on the street is an additional fee managed by the city.

From the entrance, a paved path makes a loop around the tall New York monument with incredible views on both sides of Chattanooga nestled snugly around the twisting Tennessee River. At the far end, follow the sign for Ochs Museum to another paved loop with even more views.

Ochs Museum is inside an old stone building and features a lot of historic information. Along the outside, you'll be treated to unobstructed views of Chattanooga from the very edge of Lookout Mountain. There are many informational signs here as well. For this hike, ignore the steps on the left/west side of the building. These connect to other trails throughout Lookout Mountain Battlefield park. If you do want a little more adventure, try hiking to Sunset Rock from Point Park along the Bluff Trail.

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Free parking behind the Visitor Center. Follow the parking sign as you pass the entrance.

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Visitor Center just across the street from the entrance.

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Wander around several paved trails inside Point Park.

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New York Monument at the center of Point Park.

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Canons guard a view of downtown Chattanooga.

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Follow the sign to another short loop to Ochs Museum.

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Approaching Ochs Museum from the left. For this hike, ignore the steps leading down outside of the building. This connects to other trails outside of Point Park.

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View of Chattanooga from Ochs Museum.

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Inside of Ochs Museum at the tip of Lookout Mountain.

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Approaching Ochs Museum from the right.

Elevation Map Length (miles) by Elevation (feet)

Slope Breakdown

Elevation Gain

Elevation Range

Grade Range

Length

Elevation Gain

0 - 250 ft/mi

~ 0 - 5 %

384 ft

7 ft

250 - 500 ft/mi

~ 5 - 10 %

0.1 mi

38 ft

500 - 750 ft/mi

~ 10 - 15 %

139 ft

15 ft

750 - 1000 ft/mi

~ 15 - 20 %

186 ft

31 ft

1000+ ft/mi

~ 20+ %

79 ft

16 ft

Elevation Loss

Elevation Range

Grade Range

Length

Elevation Loss

0 - 250 ft/mi

~ 0 - 5 %

182 ft

5 ft

250 - 500 ft/mi

~ 5 - 10 %

482 ft

34 ft

500 - 750 ft/mi

~ 10 - 15 %

208 ft

25 ft

750 - 1000 ft/mi

~ 15 - 20 %

122 ft

19 ft

1000+ ft/mi

~ 20+ %

135 ft

34 ft

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Navigation

Details

length0.5 miles

difficulty0.7 Easy

duration1 hour

features Dog Friendly History Paved Path Views

trail typeTrail System

blazeNone

elevation gain100 ft.

state Tennessee

park/forestLookout Mountain Battlefield
Chickamauga and Chattanooga National Military Park

hoursSunrise - Sunset

parking fee$7/person entrance fee to Point Park, free parking behind park Visitor Center, extra cost for street parking.

trailhead coordinates 35.009862, -85.343755 (Degree Decimal, DegDec)
N 35°0.59, W 85°20.63 (Degree Minutes, MinDec)
N 35°0'36'', N 35°0'36'' (Degree Minutes Seconds, DMS)

Trailhead Directions

N 35°0.59, W 85°20.63

Google Map It

Across the street from the park entrance is the Visitor Center. Follow the sign for free parking behind the building. Otherwise, parking on the street is an additional fee managed by the city.

Parking Capacity

19 parking spaces + 2 handicap. Additional street parking.

Notes

Visit the Visitor Center across the street from the park entrance for restrooms and maps.

While most of the views have barriers, there are still a couple of steep drop offs. Pay close attention to kids and dogs.

Nearby Hikes

Sunset Rock via the Bluff Trail

3 mi

5.8

Cravens House and Point Park Loop

2.7 mi

5.2

Sunset Rock via Cravens House

Edwards Point via Signal Point

5.4 mi

10.2

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Reviews / Comments

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5 (1)

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hikethesouth-4 years ago

Great Views Along Easy Paved Path

If you're looking for a hike, this small park isn't for you. But it is a great place to begin your adventure as it connects to other Lookout Mountain trails. If staying in the park, all the paths are paved and almost every direction leads to amazing views and historical markers.

Easy | Hiked Fall 2019

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