Lookout Mountain, Georgia
Looking for the best hiking in Lookout Mountain? We've got you covered with the top trails, trips, hiking, backpacking, camping and more around Lookout Mountain. The detailed guides, photos, and reviews are all submitted by the Outbound community.
Top Hiking Spots in and near Lookout Mountain
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Reliance, Tennessee
Rainbow Falls, Cherokee National Forest
4.83.37 mi / 531 ft gainStarting at the parking lot, head up the trail (Clemmer #302/Scenic Spur #78) and it should say "1.7 miles to waterfalls". At the top of the hill in approximately 0.1 miles, veer to the right on trail #78. Continue for another 0.6 miles trail - #86 cuts across but continue straight on #78. From t...Read more -
Pikeville, Tennessee
Fall Creek Falls
4.72.76 mi / 781 ft gainFall Creek Falls State Park is sprawled across the eastern top of the rugged Cumberland Plateau. The 20,000-acre park is one of the most scenic parks in the country and is the largest recreation area in the state of Tennessee. It is home to a 256-foot waterfall, cascades, gorges, 5 other waterfal...Read more -
Pikeville, Tennessee
Hike to Rockhouse and Cane Creek Falls
5.01 mi / 500 ft gainFall Creek Falls State Park is home to multiple waterfalls. The main attraction and biggest waterfall, Fall Creek Falls, is often tourists' main destination, but I encourage you to visit the base of Rockhouse Falls and Cane Creek Falls to enjoy some quiet solitude and get away from the usual week...Read more -
Scenic Loop Road, Tennessee
Base of Fall Creek Falls
5.00.86 mi / 194 ft gainFall Creek Falls State Park hosts a variety of large waterfalls which can easily become confusing. The park's main attraction is the 256 foot waterfall dubbed "Fall Creek Falls." Fall Creek Falls is observable from a viewing platform less than a five minute walk from the Scenic Loop Road parking ...Read more -
Pikeville, Tennessee
Hike to Fall Creek Falls Fire Tower
4.51 mi / 100 ft gainThe tower is located in the far northeast corner of Fall Creek Falls state park. The road to get there can be rough especially if it has rained recently but any 2 wheel drive vehicle should be able to make it. When you get to the trailhead it is a small gravel pull off with a gate. From the gate ...Read more -
Ellijay, Georgia
Hike the Tumbling Waters Trail
5.01.3 mi / 160 ft gainJust North of Carters Lake lies one of its tributaries, Tails Creek. The Tumbling Waters Trail follows along a scenic stretch of this creek as it cascades its way towards the lake. This trail is moderately trafficked and considered a local favorite. The Tumbling Waters trailhead also contains a...Read more -
Pikeville, Tennessee
Photograph Buzzard's Roost Overlook
5.00.04 mi / 10 ft gainLocated in the beautiful state park of Fall Creek Falls, you'll find this overlook along with Millikan's Overlook. Both overlooks showcase the views shown in my photos, however, Buzzard's Roost is a short walk down the side trail that gives a more solitude experience that you may be looking for. ...Read more
