Allatoona Pass Battlefield
| Address: | Old Allatoona Rd SE, Cartersville, GA 30121, USA |
| Phone: | +1 770-975-0055 |
| Site: | gastateparks.org |
| Rating: | 4.5 |
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Leroy Robertson
This is a minor battlefield site that is only lightly maintained in a more or less natural state. The site features a fairly short trail system with plaques describing the battle spread throughout. The old rail path cut through the ridge line is a point of interest, as are the memorials for the fallen of both sides. The site has free public parking (daylight hours only), but no other facilities ( i.e. no restrooms, no campsites, no water or concessions, etc.). This is a nice site to go for a quiet walk in the woods. Youll likely come across a few locals walking their dogs, but the place is never crowded. If you are walking for the exercise, you can cover the entire site in about half an hour; if you are taking time to read the historical markers and observe your surroundings you should allocate a couple of hours to take it all in.
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Marcus Toft
This is a beautifully preserved battlefield maintained by the Georgia Department of Natural Resources via Red Top Mountain State Park. There are good interpretive panels throughout that explain the battle and the battlefield. Every October (usually around the 5th - the anniversary of the battle) a special event is held which includes tours of the battlefield, blackpowder demonstrations, and a Civil War camp. Its not really a reenactment because two sides arent fighting each other. The trails are very nice but can be steep at certain points. The only downside right now is that the parking lot is very small.
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Chris Lynch
Not what I was expecting when I heard it was a battle field. I was surprised that this much park and good time spent walking the many quiet trails was free. There are a lot of educational battle info sign, no artifacts but you do see the trenches. This is a nice place to walk and spend about a hour or two. Could use some picnic tables. The cut for the train tracks is cool.
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lazarus0000
Nice place to walk and not too crowded. Ive been a few times and, for the most part, hardly see another soul there. The parking lot is small, say 20 cars at most, and normally, there are less than three there when I come (weekday afternoons). Paths are clearly marked and well maintained and the Civil War memorial is quaint. Good place for a nice walk or a short run.
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Valerie Curtis
Wow! I had never heard of this bloody battle before. Its a nice hike. Dont forget your water a d bug spray. It mat be a goid idea to look up the trail beforehand- directions are not really clear.
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Ashley Friedland
We love this place for toddler/child friendly hiking. Its shaded, stroller friendly and beautiful. We usually stop at the lakeshore to skip rocks or play in the water before hiking back.
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david florea
Nice hike and learning adventure, real neat that you can see the trenches they were fighting out of an the dirt walls of 5 points. They need to mow around the monuments.
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huckleberry582
This is a nice place to hike. You have the option of very flat and easy to some moderate stuff. It doesnt seem to be really busy during the week which is a plus to me.
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Brice Tomlinson
I love this spot, needs a larger parking lot, though lots of good history. Trails could be more defined, maybe a good project for an Eagle Scout or HS student one day.
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Mark Christian
This is one of the coolest and relaxing places to visit on any day of the week. Very historic and fascinating descriptions by the park service. Lots to see here.
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Michael Fisher
A nice and relaxing place for a stroll. Makes for a sweet date night for that sweet somebody special. Also great for a history buff.
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Jeff Martin
Nice , historic park. A good alternative to Kennesaw Mountain, without the crowds. Would be better if there were more parking.
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Natalie Schwettman
Beautiful place! Scary at night. Perfect for hot summer days because its cool in the valley where the train tracks use to be.
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Miles Cary
You dont get the feel of bygone days and the notices on route are all there is. If your passing its worth a brief stop
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Laura Engshun
Great place to walk, run, bring your dogs or kids to enjoy some trails and history. There is a 6 foot leash law.
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Paul Hew
Beautiful scenery, with the lake and cool trail. Cool monuments too. No picnic tables or shelters though.
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Katherine Heinz
Great little place to hike, easy and great overlooks of the lake, nothing too difficult, great history marks
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Tim Mckeever
Nicely preserved battlefield , good job by the park service . Markers could use replacement in some cases .
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daniel shepherd
Lots of history, easy walking trails and the cut itself is like an A.C. in the woods.
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J Brad
good place for the famoly, edcutaional markers. private yet open.very clean place
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alexandr lichy
Place with a strong atmosphere due to its history in a diverse landscape.
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Jaffa josh
Historic battlefield, excellent history, great birdwatching
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Evan Wright
Great historical place to hike and enjoy history and nature.
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Rick Collins
The views at the top of the mountain were very beautiful.
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Harrison Schmidt
Great for kids & and dogs. Absolutely beautiful.
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Tommie Boleman
Great wilderness area and lots of hiking trails
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Joel Wittenmyer
Great walking trails around Allatoona Lake.
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Mike Inhulsen
Historical, nice walk through the woods.
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ricardo diaz
Mom is now keeping the boys company now
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Jonathan Maxfield
Lovely spot for a picnic—very peaceful
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Jeni Mendez
I live this place so relaxing
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Gary Weeks
Nice place for a shot walk.
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Jake Boldin
Amazing historical site.
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Javier Diaz
The great history.
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Amanda Crymes
Very interesting
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A.D. Langston
I love it here.
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