Allatoona Pass Battlefield — Attraction in Acworth

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. You'll 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...

If you want a fairly easy trail to stroll through in the Acworth/Emerson area, I highly recommend Allatoona Pass Battlefield. From the top of the rock wall, you can relax and watch people enjoying the lake on boats, jet skis, etc. If you want a walking path that is not complicated, there is a wide one-mile path that is level (once was the rail line during the Great Locomotive Chase during the Civil War). Now, it's just a lovely walk, and a peaceful way to spend an hour or two on a spring or fall day. There are also historic monuments for the states who lost soldiers during the Civil War if you want to have civic and educational value to your visit. There is free parking at this lot, but there are only...

With so much to learn, see, and do, this destination is great for waking, biking, swimming, and climbing (at your own risk). The natural rock face runs beautifully when it rains, as well as the crisp clean appearance of the rocks. The history of this Civil War site is posted on many pedestals along the trail. The rangers always make sure to not intrude on anyone's leisure time, and always take care of any fallen trees blocking the path within a day or so. Lastly, the reenactments are simply stunning to behold with Civil War style weaponry, I'd recommend this highly to any History Enthusiast. (reenactments are on the first weekend in...