Climb, bike, hike at Cravens House

Chickamauga and Chattanooga National Military Park will team up with Outdoor Chattanooga for an event celebrating the National Park Service centennial. From 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, June 11, visitors to Cravens House can climb, hike and mountain bike the slopes of Lookout Mountain.

Organizers say the day is a chance to see the iconic mountain in a new way: rock climbing on its cliffs, spinning along the trails on a mountain bike or learning about its history as you hike along its paths. Staff from both organizations will be on hand to provide information. A commemorative giveaway will be available while supplies last.

All events will stage with registration at Cravens House on Lookout Mountain (follow signs from Scenic Highway as you go up Lookout Mountain). Participants should bring a water bottle and wear weather-appropriate clothing.

ACTIVITIES

› Rock climbing: Begins at 9 a. m. with registration slots every hour until 3 p.m. Volunteers will lead participants on a short 1-mile hike from Cravens House to the climbing area near Sunset Rock. Parking will not be available at Sunset Rock.

› Mountain bike rides: Begin at 9 a.m., noon and 3 p.m. at Cravens House. Outdoor Chattanooga will have a limited number of bikes available for use. Register for a bike by calling Outdoor Chattanooga at 423-643-6888.

› Hikes: Begin at Cravens House at 9 a.m., noon and 3 p.m. with routes of two to four miles with moderate difficulty. Participants should wear sturdy hiking shoes.

For more information, contact the Chickamauga Battlefield Visitor Center at 706-866-9241, the Lookout Mountain Battlefield Visitor Center at 423-821-7786, or visit the park’s website at www.nps. gov/chch.