Cravens House – New York State Monument loop from Chattanooga

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Cravens House – New York State Monument loop from Chattanooga

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29.7km

480m

Gravel riding

Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 19, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 14.2 km for 104 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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8.37 km

Incline Rail crossing

Highlight • Structure

The guild trail crosses the Incline Rail in this spot. The Incline Railway travels from below Lookout Mountain up to Point Park.

Other than this train track crossing, the Guild Trail is mostly secluded double-track trail. The surface is smooth and great for running.

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9.84 km

Ruby Falls Entrance and Tower

Highlight • Viewpoint

The Ruby Falls Tower, located on iconic Lookout Mountain in Chattanooga, Tennessee, offers breathtaking views of the Cumberland Plateau and the winding Tennessee River. Built in 1929 using limestone from the Ruby Falls Caverns, this historic tower is a perfect stop for those who appreciate nature, history, and panoramic views.
From the tower's upper and lower terraces, you can enjoy 360° views of the surrounding landscape—an ideal spot for a break during your drive or hike. The tower is connected to the Blue Heron Overlook, which features a special color-correcting telescope for those with color blindness—a unique feature that makes this location even more accessible.

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9.86 km

Ruby Falls

Highlight • Waterfall

Ruby Falls is a mesmerizing waterfall in Lewis County, Washington, where the water plunges 21 feet over a bridge and then plunges another 31 feet into a deeper pool. This layered structure gives the waterfall an impressive sense of depth and power.
What makes Ruby Falls truly special is the visual spectacle it creates when sunlight or artificial spotlights strike the falls. The spray catches the light and creates a dazzling play of reddish hues and pearlescent sheens—an effect that truly lives up to the name "Ruby."

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14.2 km

Cravens House

Highlight • Historical Site

One of the oldest structures in the area, this house served as a focal point during the Confederate siege of Chattanooga. It is not open to the public, but can be appreciated from the grounds.

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14.3 km

New York State Monument

Highlight • Monument

During my hike up Lookout Mountain, I passed the impressive New York State Monument, located on Cravens Terrace in the Chickamauga and Chattanooga National Military Park. This monument commemorates the soldiers from New York State who participated in the Battle of Lookout Mountain on November 24, 1863—a pivotal moment in the American Civil War.
The monument stands on a site that was once the scene of fierce fighting between the Union and the Confederacy. General Ulysses S. Grant's troops fought here to relieve the besieged city of Chattanooga. The battle on the mountain, often referred to as the "Battle Above the Clouds," was not only strategically important but also symbolically powerful—a feeling you can still feel as you stand here.

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14.4 km

Ohio Monument at Missionary Ridge

Highlight • Monument

One of several stone monuments built to commemorate Union forces that fought in the 1863 Battle of Missionary Ridge toward the end of the Civil War. This monument was erected by the State of Ohio to honor the Ohioans who partook in the battle. It is located between private property, so be mindful of property boundaries when visiting the monument.

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26.2 km

Bridge crossing Chattanooga Creek

Highlight (Segment) • Bridge

There is a cool bridge on the Tennessee Riverwalk crossing over Chattanooga Creek here. You can see Lookout Mountain off in the distance when it isn't too cloudy.

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29.7 km

End point

Bus stop

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