Description
Book SynopsisDiscover the Best Hikes in Chattanooga, Tennessee
Centered on the banks of the mighty Tennessee River, Chattanooga is flanked to the east by the lofty Southern Appalachian Mountains and to the west by the rugged Cumberland Plateau. So it is within easy reach of an incredible array of hiking destinations. Explore 40 of Chattanooga’s best, five-star trails, divided into six distinct areas in and around the city.
With the expert guidance of Tennessee author Johnny Molloy, you’ll take a ramble through the backcountry of the Cohutta Wilderness, a trek to a natural bridge on the Cumberland Plateau, a history-rich stroll along a Civil War battlefield, or a quick escape on a greenway near your home.
Book Features:
- Descriptions of 40 five-star hiking trails for all levels and interests
- GPS-based trail maps, elevation profiles, and detailed directions to trailheads
- Insight into the history, flora, and fauna of the routes
- Ratings for scenery, difficulty, trail condition, solitude, and accessibility for children
Lace up, grab your pack, and hit the trail!
Table of ContentsOverview Map
Overview-Map Key
Dedication
Acknowledgments
Preface
Recommended Hikes
Introduction
Greater Chattanooga
- Bay Loop Trail
- Greenway Farms Park
- Riverwalk at Chickamauga Dam
- South Chickamauga Battlefield Loop
- North Chickamauga Battlefield Loop
- Cravens House Loop
- Sunset Rock Loop
- Little Cedar Mountain Hike
- Pot Point Nature Trail
- Blowing Wind Falls
- Snoopers Rock Natural Bridge Hike
- Overlooks of Mullens Cove and Ransom Hollow
- Lawsons Rock via Indian Rockhouse
Tennessee Cumberlands
- Foster Falls Loop
- Grundy Forest Day Loop
- Greeter Falls
- Stone Door Circuit
- Chickamauga Gulch Hike
- Cumberland Escarpment Hike
- Possum Creek Gorge
- Rock Creek Gorge Loop
- Laurel Snow Waterfall and Vista Hike
Tennessee Appalachians
- Gee Creek Wilderness
- Benton McKaye Trail on the Hiwassee River
- Big Lost Creek Hike
- Benton Falls
- Falls of the Scenic Spur
- Old Copper Road Trail
- Big Frog Wilderness
North Georgia and Northeast Alabama
- Grassy Mountain Tower
- Emery Creek Falls
- Fort Mountain State Park Loop
- The Pocket Loop
- Johns Mountain Keown Falls
- Dicks Ridge Circuit
- George Disney Trail
- Sitton Gulch
- Cloudland Canyon Vistas
- DeSoto State Park Loop
- Russell Cave National Monument
Appendix A: Outdoor Retailers
Appendix B: Map Resources
Appendix C: Hiking Clubs
Index
About the Author
Map Legend
