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Fortress Rosecrans – Stones River Battlefield loop from Scales Elementary School

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Fortress Rosecrans – Stones River Battlefield loop from Scales Elementary School

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Fortress Rosecrans – Stones River Battlefield loop from Scales Elementary School

01:54

32.3km

90m

Cycling

Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: May 8, 2026

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10.3 km

Fortress Rosecrans

Highlight • Historical Site

The earthworks of this mighty fortress once covered more than 200 acres, which served as a vital forward supply base in 19th-century attempts to secure the rail town of Chattanooga, Tennessee. It's now preserved as part of Stone River National Battlefield.

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Stones River Battlefield

Highlight • Historical Site

The Battle of Stones River started on December 31, 1862, ending on January 2, 1863, resulting in a crucial Union victory as they repelled a Confederate assault across Stones River. Today, the park keeps artillery pieces and monuments dedicated to the soldiers, alongside a cemetery and informative boards that detail the history of the site.

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Stones River National Battlefield

Highlight • Historical Site

The bloody Battle of Stones River began on the last day of 1862. It turned out to be one of the bloodiest battles of the entire Civil War. For three days 81,000 men fought here for the strategic possession of middle Tennessee. When it was over, nearly 24,000 casualties littered the fields. It was a union victory but a very hard won one.

The visitor center has a museum, a film presentation about the battle and a bookstore. It is generally open 9am to 5pm throughout the year, except in the winter months when it closes at 4pm.

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32.3 km

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Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

20.2 km

11.2 km

504 m

314 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

27.4 km

3.76 km

738 m

360 m

Elevation

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Thursday 9 July

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