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Chief Richard Taylor Nature Trail

The Chief Richard Taylor Nature Trail in Ringgold, Georgia is an easy 0.5-mile one-way trail that leads through the western section of the Ringgold Recreational Complex and runs along South Chickamauga Creek.

This recording begins along the western trailhead along Emberson Drive and ends at the parking lot; however, you can hike this either way and hike down Emberson Drive to complete the loop for an additional 0.1-mile to make this a 0.6-mile hike.

Parking: Parking can be found at the coordinates provided and there's a trailhead at the end of the lot for this trail.

Pets: Dogs are allowed if on leash and their waste must be carried out.

Biking: Biking is allowed on this trail.

Know Before You Go

  • The Chief Richard Taylor Nature Trail is a short, easy 0.5-mile trail in Ringgold, GA, running along South Chickamauga Creek.
  • The trail is located in the Ringgold Recreational Complex and can be hiked as a loop by walking along Emberson Drive for an additional 0.1 miles.
  • The trail is dog-friendly (on leash with waste removal) and allows biking.
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Distance
0.5 mi
Difficulty
Easy
Type
One-Way
Est. Time
15 min
Elev. Gain
14'
Rating
0.0
Added
June 27, 2019
Updated
July 08, 2019

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Total Change
13'
Ascent
14'
Descent
13'
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Features

Dogs
Biking

Points of interest

  1. Parking

    34.912765, -85.112357
  2. Main Trailhead

    34.913363, -85.113574

Safety information

For your own safety: plan ahead, let someone know where you'll be, and hike at your own risk.

Availability

All seasons

Surface type

Dirt

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