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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.

National Park Fee/Entrance Fee for one adult $10 (Aug 2025)

Point Park is a popular spot on Lookout Mountain for the views of Moccasin Bend and the historical buildings within the park. The New York Peace Monument is also located in the park, which is a symbol of reconstruction after the Civil War.

With viewpoints overlooking Moccasin Bend, historical buildings and informational signs, and a load of trail access, Point Park is a pretty popular spot on Lookout Mountain. It's cool to run through the park at the top of the mountain before taking a trail back down to the bottom.

One of several similar stone monuments located on the ridge in remembrance of the Union soldiers that fought battles here during the Civil War. This particular monument commemorates soldiers from New York.

This stone entrance gate to Point Park, a 10-acre battlefield site operated by the National Park Service, was built to resemble the logo of the Army Corps of Engineers. There is a visitor center inside, but there is a fee to enter.