{"id":13435,"date":"2026-05-20T16:35:31","date_gmt":"2026-05-20T16:35:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wildgreenquest.com\/?p=13435"},"modified":"2026-05-20T16:35:31","modified_gmt":"2026-05-20T16:35:31","slug":"the-best-hikes-in-chattanooga-tennessee","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/wildgreenquest.com\/?p=13435","title":{"rendered":"The Best Hikes in Chattanooga, Tennessee"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div>\n<div class=\"justify-start\">\n<nav class=\"align-left col-span-full mb-base\" data-pom-e2e-test-id=\"breadcrumbs\"\/>\n<p>Find the perfect trail in America\u2019s first National Park City<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div><\/p>\n<p class=\"fp-leadCaption py-tight text-left font-utility text-utility3-size leading-utility3-line-height text-secondary\">North Chickamauga Creek Gorge State Park<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"article-body\">\n<p>Published May 20, 2026 10:33AM<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<h2>North Chickamauga Creek Gorge State Park<\/h2>\n<p>The 6,000-acre <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"text-brand-primary underline hover:text-brand-primary\/85 break-words overflow-wrap-anywhere underline-offset-[3px]\" rel=\"sponsored\" data-afl-p=\"2\" href=\"https:\/\/tnstateparks.com\/parks\/activity-detail\/north-chickamauga-hiking\">state park<\/a> protects the steep and narrow North Chickamauga Creek as it makes its way to the Tennessee River. The park is full of sandstone bluffs, old growth forest, and cascading waterfalls. Hike the one-mile Blue Hole Trail to a picture-perfect swimming hole.<\/p>\n<h2>Mullens Cove Loop<\/h2>\n<p>This <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"text-brand-primary underline hover:text-brand-primary\/85 break-words overflow-wrap-anywhere underline-offset-[3px]\" rel=\"sponsored\" data-afl-p=\"2\" href=\"https:\/\/cumberlandtrail.org\/trail-segments\/tennessee-river-gorge-segment\/mullens-cove-loop\/\">10-mile loop<\/a> inside Prentice Cooper State Forest is like a highlight reel of Chattanooga hiking. It meanders through a forest thick with wildflowers in the spring, rock hops across creeks, and traverses a plateau above the Tennessee River. There, you\u2019ll find Snooper\u2019s Rock, an outcropping with a view of a dramatic bend in the Tennessee River, and pass by Indian Rockhouse, a large, natural rock shelter.<\/p>\n<p><!-- --><\/p>\n<section id=\"\" class=\"content-card rounded-xl px-base-loose pt-base-loose pb-loose shadow-sm shadow-black\/10\">\n<h2>Bluegrass Grill<\/h2>\n<h3>Post Hike Fuel<\/h3>\n<p>Breakfast and lunch is served Southern style at <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"text-brand-primary underline hover:text-brand-primary\/85 break-words overflow-wrap-anywhere underline-offset-[3px]\" rel=\"sponsored\" data-afl-p=\"2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bluegrassgrillchattanooga.com\/\">Bluegrass Grill<\/a>\u2014try the Glorious Grits with bacon or avocado\u2014but you\u2019ll also find delicious vegan options. The family-owned restaurant bakes bread fresh daily.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_2742194\" class=\"pom-image-wrap photo-alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"2500\" height=\"1667\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"1\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-2742194\" style=\"color:transparent\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.outsideonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/689136219_977996224923158_6826209539029586556_n-1.jpg?width=3840&amp;auto=webp&amp;quality=75&amp;fit=cover 1x\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.outsideonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/689136219_977996224923158_6826209539029586556_n-1.jpg?width=3840&amp;auto=webp&amp;quality=75&amp;fit=cover\"\/><figcaption class=\"pom-caption\">(Photo: Bluegrass Grill)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><!-- --><\/section>\n<h2>Rainbow Lake to Edward\u2019s Point<\/h2>\n<p>The Tennessee River carves a dramatic gorge as it makes its way around Chattanooga, and Edward\u2019s Point, a rocky outcropping hanging over the edge of the gorge, offers one of the best views of the river. There are multiple trails that reach <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"text-brand-primary underline hover:text-brand-primary\/85 break-words overflow-wrap-anywhere underline-offset-[3px]\" rel=\"sponsored\" data-afl-p=\"2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.visitchattanooga.com\/blog\/post\/hiking-to-edwards-point-one-of-chattanoogas-best-day-hikes\/\">Edward\u2019s Point<\/a>, but the quickest is a 1.9-mile section of the Cumberland Trail from Rainbow Lake.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_2738925\" class=\"pom-image-wrap photo-alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"Hiking in Chattanooga, TN\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"2560\" height=\"2240\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"1\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-2738925\" style=\"color:transparent\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.outsideonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/GOPR4347-scaled.jpg?width=3840&amp;auto=webp&amp;quality=75&amp;fit=cover 1x\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.outsideonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/GOPR4347-scaled.jpg?width=3840&amp;auto=webp&amp;quality=75&amp;fit=cover\"\/><figcaption class=\"pom-caption\"><span class=\"article__caption\">Edward\u2019s Point Overlook<\/span> (Photo: Connie Burgdorff)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2>Stringer\u2019s Ridge Park<\/h2>\n<p><a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"text-brand-primary underline hover:text-brand-primary\/85 break-words overflow-wrap-anywhere underline-offset-[3px]\" rel=\"sponsored\" data-afl-p=\"2\" href=\"https:\/\/outdoorchattanooga.com\/stringers-ridge\/\">Stringer\u2019s Ridge<\/a> isn\u2019t large\u2014just 92 acres\u2014but its location, in Chattanooga\u2019s North Shore neighborhood overlooking the downtown waterfront, makes it a primo destination for quick in-town hikes or trail runs. With seven miles of well-groomed <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_self\" class=\"text-brand-primary underline hover:text-brand-primary\/85 break-words overflow-wrap-anywhere underline-offset-[3px]\" rel=\"sponsored\" data-afl-p=\"2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.trailforks.com\/region\/stringer-s-ridge-14283\/map\/\">singletrack trail<\/a>, it\u2019s a great example of why Chattanooga is known for blending outdoor and urban living.<\/p>\n<hr\/>\n<p><i>Chattanooga Tourism Co. is the official destination marketing organization for Chattanooga, Tennessee. Dedicated to promoting visitation and showcasing the city\u2019s unique attractions, vibrant culture, and outdoor adventures, Chattanooga Tourism Co. works to inspire travel and enhance the visitor experience. For more information and to plan your Chattanooga getaway, please visit <\/i><a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"text-brand-primary underline hover:text-brand-primary\/85 break-words overflow-wrap-anywhere underline-offset-[3px]\" rel=\"sponsored\" data-afl-p=\"2\" href=\"http:\/\/visitchattanooga.com\"><i>visitchattanooga.com<\/i><\/a><i>.<\/i><\/p>\n<p><!-- --><\/div>\n<p><br \/>\n<br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/www.outsideonline.com\/outdoor-adventure\/hiking-and-backpacking\/the-best-hikes-in-chattanooga-tennessee\/\">Source link <\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Find the perfect trail in America\u2019s first National Park City North Chickamauga Creek Gorge State Park Published May 20, 2026 10:33AM North Chickamauga Creek Gorge State Park The 6,000-acre state park protects the steep and narrow North Chickamauga Creek as it makes its way to the Tennessee River. 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