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The Road to Chattanooga: The Battle of Chickamauga Opens Along Chickamauga Creek

  • West Chickamauga Creek (map)

Join Chickamauga and Chattanooga National Military Park in partnership with Outdoor Chattanooga and National Park Partners for a FREE, 3 hour guided kayak tour to explore Chattanooga's Civil War waterways on the West Chickamauga Creek. An interpretive National Park Ranger provides a historical narrative of the rich Civil War history associated with one of the most famous battles of the war – The Battle of Chickamauga.  The National Park Partners sponsor these events to give visitors the opportunity to paddle the meandering waters of West Chickamauga Creek to learn about the rich Civil War history from an interpretive park ranger.  Outdoor Chattanooga provides the on water instructional guides and equipment.

Registration opens 2 weeks prior to the program and is required as space is limited.  Additional trip information will be shared after registration.

PADDLER REQUIREMENTS
Appropriate for ages 16 and up.  Minors must be accompanied by an adult.
No experience is necessary.  Paddler weight maximum is up to 250 lbs.  Equipment and instruction provided.  Lifejackets provided and required.

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