Historic site overlooking the Tennessee River on Signal Mountain. Peaceful setting in Signal Mountain historic district.
The point is an easy walk to breath taking views of the "grand canyon of the Tennessee". As a Civil War point of interest it's worth the visit to get a better perspective of military maneuvering around Chattanooga then. As a place of tranquility it is a wonderful place to sit back and let time melt away.
The view is awesome and it's a good spot for a picnic. The good news is that it is a national park so it is free and not burdened by crap for sale. If you are able, spend an hour hiking on the trails, but watch the kids---there are some very high bluffs. My favorite view is the bluff that looks toward Edwards Point. It takes about 10 minutes to walk to it. You can also walk to Edwards Point, which has an even better view (but that takes about an hour or more).
Wow! We took the "W" (?) up the mountain in lieu of the more traveled road in favor of the view of the turning leaves on the trees. Spectacular ride although not easy for the driver to see as there are no pull over points on this road. We went through a quaint town to reach this non commercial park high on the point of Signal Mountain in Chattanooga. Wonderful view of the river and the perspective of the Civil War soldiers who kept watch there. Worth it for history buffs as well as the view. Be careful though, it is a cliff. Not for small children on the loose.
Signal point offers beautiful stunning views and a romantic picnic spot. The hike was not too easy- you have to be fairly fit to master it and it can get very steep. The views are a pay off for the hard work- not a long hike but a pretty hard one! Enjoyed this and all for free! :-)
A Great place to spend a little time and even hike down to Rainbow Falls. The hike is not for the faint at heart, but very doable for the healthy person.Read the historical markers to give yourself a blast back into the past when the Yankees were Invading the South, The Civil War.
Signal Point has some great views of the river, Chattanooga and Lookout Mountain. The only drawback is it is difficult to find and not well marked off of the main roads. There is a very interesting climb down the mountain that can be challenging at points but it is well worth the hike.
This is a lovely park. Beautiful views of the TN River, downtown Chattanooga and toward Lookout Mt. Well worth visiting.
Signal Point is a state park site that offers a spectacular view of Lookout Mountain the Tennessee River and downtown Chattanooga. A medium challenge walk from the free parking lot to the overlook is well worth the effort. Take a picnic lunch with you and enjoy a the beautiful vista.
My home is withing walking distance and one of the places we always take out of town guests. The scenery is lovely and the plaques relate the historical events of the site accurately. Not a good venue for small children or the handicapped as it is a healthy trek from the parking lot to the overlook...and even more strenuous coming back! But, if you're reasonably fit and/or have children who listen to warnings of possible danger, you'll enjoy the effort.