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Hike to Edwards Point

Signal Mountain, Tennessee

4.7/5
based on 7 reviews

Details

Distance

5.8 miles

Elevation Gain

50 ft

Route Type

Out-and-Back

Description

Added by Clare Healy

From the trailhead at Signal Point, you'll take in sweeping views of the Tennessee River straightaway before heading around to Edwards Point for more views of the Tennessee River Gorge, Middle Creek Gorge, and Chattanooga Valley.

The Signal Point to Edwards Points trail serves as the southernmost leg of the Cumberland Trail, winding through part of the Chickamauga and Chattanooga National Military Park. From the initial Signal Point overlook, the path descends into Middle Creek Gorge, passes through the Rainbow Lake Wilderness Area, then enters Prentice Cooper State Forest and Wildlife Management Area.

The sweeping views of the Tennessee River Gorge are bountiful and the trail, just under 6 miles, is good for hikers of all ages. The path passes by the gorgeous Rainbow Lake, over the infamous Swinging Bridge, and past many interesting rock formations, keeping the trail interesting throughout. The path is skinny but away from the edge and the elevation gain is minimal throughout. The toughest uphill is found at the set of wooden stairs at the beginning and end of the hike, leading back to Signal Point Park and the parking lot.

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Hike to Edwards Point Reviews

It is a great trek but the markings are not good at the start of it

This was an awesome hike. Definitely will be coming back. The views are amazing. Well worth the hike!!

We loved this hike in the fall - it had great views, but it also took us a while because there was a lot of rocks to walk over. We loved it and ended up resting at the bridge for a long time. Definitely recommend watching the dogs try to cross the bridge, very amusing haha!!

My friends ended up staying at the waterfall and setting up hammocks. I kept trekking on to finish and see the overlook. Worth it! It's a beautiful overlook and not as busy as I expected it to be.

Came to Chat for a weekend and it rained everyday but the last. We were able to get on the trail which wasn't too wet. I'd recommend starting earlier, seemed like as we hiked back to Signal Point a lot more people had started the trail. It's a beautiful view at the end. Did feel a bit longer than what the app reads, but could have just been a lack of perception.

It was an awesome hike found a lil swimming hole with a waterfall!!

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