The Newtown Trail parallels a river and sets forth onto an ascent on a knoll to the overlook. The Newtown Trail is at the New Echota State Park in Calhoun Georgia which runs along some areas which were used by the Cherokee before. From the start of the early nationalist movement, the Cherokee considered the New Echota as their capital before they were forced out to move to the west on the Trail of Tears.

This disagreement over the land started in 1832 during Georgia’s Sixth Land Lottery which had given this Cherokee land away to settlers. This site used to be a Cherokee hunting ground until wildlife also moved further to the west in the 19th century.

The whole trail will total to 2 miles including the trail to the New Echota. The New Echota State Park stands as testimony to the Cherokee Nation of Georgia which controlled the land from the Ohio River Valley to the Chattahoochee River Valley several centuries ago. The museum found it this state park will give you the historical background of the Cherokee removal from their capital city. The exhibits tell the stories about the Georgia gold rush and the development that occurred in New Echota.

The trail offers some historical sites where a recreated office of the Cherokee Phoenix can be found. You can also find the Cherokee Supreme Court and the National Council House situated here aside from Samuel Worcestor’s home and James Vann’s tavern. The trailhead for this trail is visible on the left section of the road approximately halfway through the town. The trail dips to a river crescent where several wildlife species abound. Expect to have sightings of bird species such as golden eagles.

Moving away from the river, the Newtown Trail makes a gradual ascent into the forest where the path leads you to the top of a small knoll. At this spot you will find an overlook that offers you a view of the camping area used during town council meetings by the Cherokee. Many would camp here which can take up to 5,000 participants during these council meetings.

Continue to follow the path as it ends at the home of Samuel Worcestor who was a missionary. Worcestor was called by the Cherokee as "Messenger" although he was hated by the government of Georgia since they were concerned that he might halt the government settlements on this Cherokee land.