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2.2-mile Chickamauga Battlefield Connector Trail opens, county schedules April ribbon-cutting
Summary
Walker County opened its section of a 2.2-mile multiuse path connecting downtown Chickamauga to the battlefield at Wilder Road; signage installation and a ribbon-cutting are planned for April.
Walker County announced that its section of the Chickamauga Battlefield Connector Trail is open for walkers, joggers and bicyclists, providing a 2.2-mile multiuse path between downtown Chickamauga and the battlefield at Wilder Road.
The county said it worked with the Trust for Public Land to create a connection to the national park, which the county noted draws more than 1,000,000 visitors each year. County officials said the trail will promote healthy lifestyles, preserve history and generate tourism revenue.
Signage is scheduled to be installed soon, and a ribbon-cutting event is planned for April. The transcript does not specify an exact ribbon-cutting date or the names of officials who will attend.
The announcement frames the trail as both a recreation and economic asset; no project cost or construction timeline was supplied in the recorded update.
