McDonald, Tennessee
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Soddy-Daisy, Tennessee
Bouldering Stone Fort, TN
4.50.25 miStone Fort sits atop the Cumberland Plateau just half an hour from downtown Chattanooga, and is one of the premiere bouldering locations in the Southeast. One of the three sites of the annual Triple Crown Bouldering competition, Stone Fort offers a wealth of climbing problems for any climber's a...Read more -
Soddy-Daisy, Tennessee
Hike the Hogskin Upper and Lower Loop
5.01.4 miAfter an easy 25 minute drive from Chattanooga you will reach North Chickamauga Gorge on Montlake Road in Soddy Daisy. Park any where in the gravel loop just make sure other cars can get through. From the Montlake Road Trailhead Kiosk the trail begins on an old mining road. Hogskin Upper Loop Tr...Read more -
Soddy-Daisy, Tennessee
Hike the Hogskin Loop to Stripmine Falls
2.51.3 miStripmine Falls is not the biggest waterfall in the area, but it is both beautiful and accessible with just a short and easy out-and-back (or loop) hike. The additional attraction of cool swimming pools along Chickamauga creek make this an ideal destination for a day full of relaxation and adven...Read more -
Benton, Tennessee
Hike to Benton Falls
5.03.2 mi / 318 ft gainStart this hike from the parking lot of the Chilhowee Day Use Area (here you must remember to bring $3 cash to pay the day use fee). To begin, walk along the path to the left of the facilities until you come to the trailhead. Start here continuing along the left-side of the lake. After passing t...Read more -
Signal Mountain, Tennessee
Hike to Rainbow Falls
4.75.7 mi / 1500 ft gainMost Rainbow Lake Trail hikers have seen or heard the majestic Rainbow Falls, but fewer have ventured down the treacherous path to the falls themselves. Albeit a bit daunting, especially if there has been recent rain, the path from Rainbow Lake Trail down to Rainbow Falls is a rewarding trek for ...Read more -
Signal Mountain, Tennessee
Hike to Edwards Point
4.75.8 mi / 50 ft gainThe 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 Wilde...Read more -
Chattanooga, Tennessee
Hike and Swim at the Middle Creek Slide
3.04 mi / 200 ft gainYou park just west of the map waypoint on the wide shoulder (remember to lock your car, thefts have been reported in this area). The trailhead is really just an opening on the side of the road. Follow this to the creek and start making your way along the rocks upstream. The difficulty of the cl...Read more -
Chattanooga, Tennessee
Hike to Middle Creek Falls
3.50.5 miMiddle Creek Falls, despite its proximity to the Cumberland Trail hikes, has no official designated trail. However, there is a pull-off on Suck Creek Road (informally marked by graffiti and bumper stickers adorning the guard rail) with room on either side of the street to park. The trail begins ...Read more -
Reliance, Tennessee
Hike the Scenic Spur Trail
5.03.9 mi / 426 ft gainVery little elevation gain leads to an easy hike along a river right outside of the Ocoee river region. First .7 miles is very flat, then leads to some slight elevation gain but nothing too serious. This trail traverses through the lush forest for a short distance when you come across a small cre...Read more -
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 -
Copperhill, Tennessee
Hike the Beech Bottom Trail to Jacks River Falls
5.09 mi / 315 ft gainJacks River Falls is one of Georgia's most impressive waterfalls. Containing several cascades that combine to an 80 foot waterfall, this destination provides spectacular views and refreshing pools to take a dip in. You can approach the falls from either Jacks River Falls trail or the Beech Bott...Read more -
Chattanooga, Tennessee
Snoopers Rock Trail
5.05.79 mi / 1339 ft gainSnoopers Rock Trail is an out-and-back trail that takes you by a river located near Chattanooga, Tennessee.Read more -
Lookout Mountain, Georgia
Explore Lula Lake Land Trust
3.93.4 mi / 459 ft gainLula Lake Land Trust may only be accessible on the first and last Saturday of every month, but a visit to this North Georgia park is well worth planning for. It offers a small, but beautiful lake, a large waterfall, and over 6 miles of trails for hiking or biking. The 1-mile level gravel road fro...Read more -
Chatsworth, Georgia
Hike the West Overlook Trail and CCC Stone Tower Trail Loop
4.71 mi / 200 ft gainFort Mountain State Park is filled with horse trails, biking trails, walking trails, camping sites, and a lake. Once you arrive at the park you pay a $5 entrance fee and will receive a park map. While visiting I walked the West Overlook Trail and came back down the CCC Tower Trail. This is a 1 mi...Read more -
Chatsworth, Georgia
Emery Creek Falls
5.05.9 mi / 833 ft gainThe hike to the five waterfalls on the Emery Creek trail is one of the most spectacular hikes in Georgia. This trail is moderate in climb, yet secluded in the Cohutta Wilderness and challenging enough to keep crowds away. Two things to note about this trail: it is wet (there are 20 creek crossing...Read more -
Chatsworth, Georgia
Hike the Gahuti Trail
4.08.1 mi / 1223 ft gainFort Mountain rises prominently from the plateau to the West, serving as the start of the Blue Ridge Mountain range in Georgia. The Gahuti Backcountry Trail circumnavigates the mountain, with several overlooks with views in all directions. At 8.1 miles, this hike is moderately difficult, but can...Read more