Fort Oglethorpe, GA: Chickamauga and Chattanooga National Military Park and Outdoor Chattanooga will offer a FREE historical bike/hike at Moccasin Bend National Archeological District on Saturday, May 18. The bike ride will begin at the Gateway Site, 10 Hamm Road, Chattanooga, TN, at 9:30 am. Ride length is approximately 4 miles on flat to moderately hilly terrain. The hike, which will take place along the Brown’s Ferry Federal Road, will be a total of 1.2 miles in length. The rides are appropriate for adults and children ages 16 years and older. All participants are required to wear helmets.

The public is invited to bring their bicycles (recumbent or handcycles are appropriate) and join in the leisurely-paced historical rides, which takes approximately 3 hours. NPS rangers will talk about the history, while Outdoor Chattanooga staff and volunteers provide ride leadership and support.

Loaner bicycles will be available for riders 5 feet tall and over at no charge, thanks to sponsorship from the National Park Partners and the Chattanooga Bicycle Club. The number of loaner bicycles are limited and reservations for them are required by visiting Outdoor Chattanooga or by calling 423-643-6888. If you bring your own equipment, no reservation is necessary.

For more information about programs at Chickamauga and Chattanooga National MIlitary Park, please contact the Chickamauga Battlefield Visitor Center at 706-866-9241 or the Lookout Mountain Visitor Center at 423-821-7786. You may also wish to visit the park website at www.nps.gov/chch or follow us on Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram.