HOME | OUTDOOR CHATTANOOGACHATTANOOGA ACTIVITIESOUR PROGRAMSNEWSEVENTSABOUTNANTAHALA RIVER Outdoor Chattanooga is a unique division of the City of Chattanooga's Department of Economic and Community Development. Our role is to connect you to Chattanooga's outdoor scene! There's so much to see and do here, but it can be overwhelming finding the right information on

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CHATTANOOGA ACTIVITIES Activities. Surrounded by mountains and a river that runs through the heart of downtown, Chattanooga has earned a reputation as a premier outdoor destination! Within an hour’s drive from the bustle of the revitalized and vibrant downtown districts, you’ll find world-class rock climbing, mountain biking, paddling, hiking, and more. RUNNING | OUTDOOR CHATTANOOGA Running The rolling hills and high plateaus that surround Chattanooga offer miles and miles of running routes, from greenways to rugged singletrack trails. Host to marathons, triathlons, world-class trail races and over one hundred 5K and family running events every year, the Chattanooga region NPS KAYAK TOUR OF LOOKOUT CREEK Join Chickamauga & Chattanooga National Military Park in partnership with Outdoor Chattanooga for a free, 3-hour, guided kayak tour on Lookout Creek and the Tennessee River as a National Park Ranger provides a historical narrative of Lookout Mountain and Moccasin Bend. The National Park Part FISHING | OUTDOOR CHATTANOOGA The 353-acre Booker T. Washington State Park is the closest Tennessee State Park to downtown Chattanooga. Located on a hilly peninsula that juts into Chickamauga Lake, the scenic park is a perfect location for family outings. The park offers a swimming pool, pavilion picnic areas, a playground, multiple fishing piers, a boat ramp and 6-miles of hiking and biking trails. SKATING | OUTDOOR CHATTANOOGA Skating is a unique mixture of creative expression and extreme sport that builds balance, agility, and self-confidence. In Chattanooga you can catch skateboarders, roller skaters, inline skaters, BMXers, and even scooters tearing up the banks and transitions at Chatt Town Skatepark, slyly seshing at street spots, and cruising down the paths of the TN Riverwalk.

DAM KAYAK TOURS

Dam Kayak Tours Join Outdoor Chattanooga for a guided and equipped Dam Kayak Tour and have the unforgettable experience of locking down through the Chickamauga Dam. Our experienced guides will lead you on a leisurely paced paddle across Chickamauga lake into the entrance of the lock where the ti LOWER OCOEE RIVER TUBING Lower Ocoee River The Ocoee is well-known for its whitewater, but the lower Ocoee is the perfect venue for lazy afternoon flatwater paddling or tubing trips. The lower Ocoee spills out below Parksville lake, rolling quietly through the pasturelands of the Appalachian foothills.

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TANASI TRAIL SYSTEM MAP We use cookies to personalize content, to provide social media features, and to analyze our traffic. We also share information about your use of our site with our social media and analytics partners who may combine it with other information that you've provided to them or COMPLETE TN RIVERWALK MAP S CHICK ST ELMO AND CHICKAMANUGA We use cookies to personalize content, to provide social media features, and to analyze our traffic. We also share information about your use of our site with our social media and analytics partners who may combine it with other information that you've provided to them or HOME | OUTDOOR CHATTANOOGACHATTANOOGA ACTIVITIESOUR PROGRAMSNEWSEVENTSABOUTNANTAHALA RIVER Outdoor Chattanooga is a unique division of the City of Chattanooga's Department of Economic and Community Development. Our role is to connect you to Chattanooga's outdoor scene! There's so much to see and do here, but it can be overwhelming finding the right information on

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CHATTANOOGA ACTIVITIES Activities. Surrounded by mountains and a river that runs through the heart of downtown, Chattanooga has earned a reputation as a premier outdoor destination! Within an hour’s drive from the bustle of the revitalized and vibrant downtown districts, you’ll find world-class rock climbing, mountain biking, paddling, hiking, and more. RUNNING | OUTDOOR CHATTANOOGA Running The rolling hills and high plateaus that surround Chattanooga offer miles and miles of running routes, from greenways to rugged singletrack trails. Host to marathons, triathlons, world-class trail races and over one hundred 5K and family running events every year, the Chattanooga region NPS KAYAK TOUR OF LOOKOUT CREEK Join Chickamauga & Chattanooga National Military Park in partnership with Outdoor Chattanooga for a free, 3-hour, guided kayak tour on Lookout Creek and the Tennessee River as a National Park Ranger provides a historical narrative of Lookout Mountain and Moccasin Bend. The National Park Part FISHING | OUTDOOR CHATTANOOGA The 353-acre Booker T. Washington State Park is the closest Tennessee State Park to downtown Chattanooga. Located on a hilly peninsula that juts into Chickamauga Lake, the scenic park is a perfect location for family outings. The park offers a swimming pool, pavilion picnic areas, a playground, multiple fishing piers, a boat ramp and 6-miles of hiking and biking trails. SKATING | OUTDOOR CHATTANOOGA Skating is a unique mixture of creative expression and extreme sport that builds balance, agility, and self-confidence. In Chattanooga you can catch skateboarders, roller skaters, inline skaters, BMXers, and even scooters tearing up the banks and transitions at Chatt Town Skatepark, slyly seshing at street spots, and cruising down the paths of the TN Riverwalk.

DAM KAYAK TOURS

Dam Kayak Tours Join Outdoor Chattanooga for a guided and equipped Dam Kayak Tour and have the unforgettable experience of locking down through the Chickamauga Dam. Our experienced guides will lead you on a leisurely paced paddle across Chickamauga lake into the entrance of the lock where the ti LOWER OCOEE RIVER TUBING Lower Ocoee River The Ocoee is well-known for its whitewater, but the lower Ocoee is the perfect venue for lazy afternoon flatwater paddling or tubing trips. The lower Ocoee spills out below Parksville lake, rolling quietly through the pasturelands of the Appalachian foothills.

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TANASI TRAIL SYSTEM MAP We use cookies to personalize content, to provide social media features, and to analyze our traffic. We also share information about your use of our site with our social media and analytics partners who may combine it with other information that you've provided to them or COMPLETE TN RIVERWALK MAP S CHICK ST ELMO AND CHICKAMANUGA We use cookies to personalize content, to provide social media features, and to analyze our traffic. We also share information about your use of our site with our social media and analytics partners who may combine it with other information that you've provided to them or CAMPING | OUTDOOR CHATTANOOGA Camping Camping is an opportunity to escape urban life, get back to your roots, and live simply. There are few experiences more enjoyable than sitting around a campfire, falling asleep under the night sky, waking up with the sun to fresh mountain air all while reveling in the

peace and quiet of

LOOKOUT MOUNTAIN

The Boulders on Old Wauhatchie Pike is a bouldering area owned and managed by Lookout Mountain Conservancy (LMC), a nationally recognized local land trust in Chattanooga, TN.Situated next to Chattanooga’s St. Elmo neighborhood, it offers quality bouldering at all grades, right at the base of Lookout Mountain in the great outdoor city of

Chattanooga.

NORTH CHATTANOOGA

The Greenway Farm Park is a 180-acre city park along North Chickamauga Creek in Hixson, TN, located off Hamill Road approximately 1 mile east of Highway 153. The 220 total acres managed by the City of Chattanooga as the North Chickamauga Creek Greenway features 6 miles of walking, running, hiking, and biking trails, and 2 canoe access points along a 2.5 mile stretch of North Chickamauga Creek. RUNNING | OUTDOOR CHATTANOOGA Running The rolling hills and high plateaus that surround Chattanooga offer miles and miles of running routes, from greenways to rugged singletrack trails. Host to marathons, triathlons, world-class trail races and over one hundred 5K and family running events every year, the Chattanooga region TUBING | OUTDOOR CHATTANOOGA Tubing Tubing is the most relaxed form of water recreation in that it requires the least amount of gear or skill. All you need is an inflatable tube and a body of water. Tubing is most popular in the summertime as it's an ideal way to beat the Southern heat while spending quality time with PADDLING | OUTDOOR CHATTANOOGA Paddling The Tennessee River flows through the heart of downtown Chattanooga and provides a vast freshwater playground for paddlers to indulge their love of water. The 45 miles between Chickamauga Dam and Nickajack Dam, known as the Tennessee River Blueway, provides scenic flatwater paddling opt CHILHOWEE | OUTDOOR CHATTANOOGA Chilhowee Recreation Area. Located in the Cherokee National Forest, the Chilhowee Recreation Area is an excellent hub for hiking, mountain biking, fishing, camping and wildlife viewing. The 7-acre McKamy Lake offers a swimming area with a sandy beach, fishing from the bank and flatwater paddling opportunities. There are 25 miles of hiking and

HIWASSEE RIVER

Hiwassee River The Hiwassee River Blueway offers 55 miles of adventure in Southeast Tennessee. Extending from the Appalachia Dam near the border of North Carolina to the Tennessee River at Blythe's Ferry in Birchwood, the wide river is well known for its water-based recreational opportuniti BIOLOGY TRAILS AT WHITE OAK The technicality of the Biology Trails at White Oak range from easy to extremely difficult and are most appropriate for intermediate to strenuous and technical. It offers a stacked loop system, with the easiest trails closest to the parking lot and the hardest trails further away. Expect lots of roots, rocks, and pebbles offering poor

traction

LEGEND - OUTDOOR CHATTANOOGA TRAILS Asphalt Road Cherokee Trail Asphalt and mixed gravel road across most of the ridge. Rutted in places. A steady -gradual climb, and access to the overlook. HOME | OUTDOOR CHATTANOOGACHATTANOOGA ACTIVITIESOUR PROGRAMSNEWSEVENTSABOUTNANTAHALA RIVER Outdoor Chattanooga is a unique division of the City of Chattanooga's Department of Economic and Community Development. Our role is to connect you to Chattanooga's outdoor scene! There's so much to see and do here, but it can be overwhelming finding the right information on

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CHATTANOOGA ACTIVITIES Activities. Surrounded by mountains and a river that runs through the heart of downtown, Chattanooga has earned a reputation as a premier outdoor destination! Within an hour’s drive from the bustle of the revitalized and vibrant downtown districts, you’ll find world-class rock climbing, mountain biking, paddling, hiking, and more. RUNNING | OUTDOOR CHATTANOOGA Running The rolling hills and high plateaus that surround Chattanooga offer miles and miles of running routes, from greenways to rugged singletrack trails. Host to marathons, triathlons, world-class trail races and over one hundred 5K and family running events every year, the Chattanooga region NPS KAYAK TOUR OF LOOKOUT CREEK Join Chickamauga & Chattanooga National Military Park in partnership with Outdoor Chattanooga for a free, 3-hour, guided kayak tour on Lookout Creek and the Tennessee River as a National Park Ranger provides a historical narrative of Lookout Mountain and Moccasin Bend. The National Park Part FISHING | OUTDOOR CHATTANOOGA The 353-acre Booker T. Washington State Park is the closest Tennessee State Park to downtown Chattanooga. Located on a hilly peninsula that juts into Chickamauga Lake, the scenic park is a perfect location for family outings. The park offers a swimming pool, pavilion picnic areas, a playground, multiple fishing piers, a boat ramp and 6-miles of hiking and biking trails. SKATING | OUTDOOR CHATTANOOGA Skating is a unique mixture of creative expression and extreme sport that builds balance, agility, and self-confidence. In Chattanooga you can catch skateboarders, roller skaters, inline skaters, BMXers, and even scooters tearing up the banks and transitions at Chatt Town Skatepark, slyly seshing at street spots, and cruising down the paths of the TN Riverwalk.

DAM KAYAK TOURS

Dam Kayak Tours Join Outdoor Chattanooga for a guided and equipped Dam Kayak Tour and have the unforgettable experience of locking down through the Chickamauga Dam. Our experienced guides will lead you on a leisurely paced paddle across Chickamauga lake into the entrance of the lock where the ti LOWER OCOEE RIVER TUBING Lower Ocoee River The Ocoee is well-known for its whitewater, but the lower Ocoee is the perfect venue for lazy afternoon flatwater paddling or tubing trips. The lower Ocoee spills out below Parksville lake, rolling quietly through the pasturelands of the Appalachian foothills.

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TANASI TRAIL SYSTEM MAP We use cookies to personalize content, to provide social media features, and to analyze our traffic. We also share information about your use of our site with our social media and analytics partners who may combine it with other information that you've provided to them or COMPLETE TN RIVERWALK MAP S CHICK ST ELMO AND CHICKAMANUGA We use cookies to personalize content, to provide social media features, and to analyze our traffic. We also share information about your use of our site with our social media and analytics partners who may combine it with other information that you've provided to them or HOME | OUTDOOR CHATTANOOGACHATTANOOGA ACTIVITIESOUR PROGRAMSNEWSEVENTSABOUTNANTAHALA RIVER Outdoor Chattanooga is a unique division of the City of Chattanooga's Department of Economic and Community Development. Our role is to connect you to Chattanooga's outdoor scene! There's so much to see and do here, but it can be overwhelming finding the right information on

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CHATTANOOGA ACTIVITIES Activities. Surrounded by mountains and a river that runs through the heart of downtown, Chattanooga has earned a reputation as a premier outdoor destination! Within an hour’s drive from the bustle of the revitalized and vibrant downtown districts, you’ll find world-class rock climbing, mountain biking, paddling, hiking, and more. RUNNING | OUTDOOR CHATTANOOGA Running The rolling hills and high plateaus that surround Chattanooga offer miles and miles of running routes, from greenways to rugged singletrack trails. Host to marathons, triathlons, world-class trail races and over one hundred 5K and family running events every year, the Chattanooga region NPS KAYAK TOUR OF LOOKOUT CREEK Join Chickamauga & Chattanooga National Military Park in partnership with Outdoor Chattanooga for a free, 3-hour, guided kayak tour on Lookout Creek and the Tennessee River as a National Park Ranger provides a historical narrative of Lookout Mountain and Moccasin Bend. The National Park Part FISHING | OUTDOOR CHATTANOOGA The 353-acre Booker T. Washington State Park is the closest Tennessee State Park to downtown Chattanooga. Located on a hilly peninsula that juts into Chickamauga Lake, the scenic park is a perfect location for family outings. The park offers a swimming pool, pavilion picnic areas, a playground, multiple fishing piers, a boat ramp and 6-miles of hiking and biking trails. SKATING | OUTDOOR CHATTANOOGA Skating is a unique mixture of creative expression and extreme sport that builds balance, agility, and self-confidence. In Chattanooga you can catch skateboarders, roller skaters, inline skaters, BMXers, and even scooters tearing up the banks and transitions at Chatt Town Skatepark, slyly seshing at street spots, and cruising down the paths of the TN Riverwalk.

DAM KAYAK TOURS

Dam Kayak Tours Join Outdoor Chattanooga for a guided and equipped Dam Kayak Tour and have the unforgettable experience of locking down through the Chickamauga Dam. Our experienced guides will lead you on a leisurely paced paddle across Chickamauga lake into the entrance of the lock where the ti LOWER OCOEE RIVER TUBING Lower Ocoee River The Ocoee is well-known for its whitewater, but the lower Ocoee is the perfect venue for lazy afternoon flatwater paddling or tubing trips. The lower Ocoee spills out below Parksville lake, rolling quietly through the pasturelands of the Appalachian foothills.

OAR outfitters pr

TANASI TRAIL SYSTEM MAP We use cookies to personalize content, to provide social media features, and to analyze our traffic. We also share information about your use of our site with our social media and analytics partners who may combine it with other information that you've provided to them or COMPLETE TN RIVERWALK MAP S CHICK ST ELMO AND CHICKAMANUGA We use cookies to personalize content, to provide social media features, and to analyze our traffic. We also share information about your use of our site with our social media and analytics partners who may combine it with other information that you've provided to them or CAMPING | OUTDOOR CHATTANOOGA Camping Camping is an opportunity to escape urban life, get back to your roots, and live simply. There are few experiences more enjoyable than sitting around a campfire, falling asleep under the night sky, waking up with the sun to fresh mountain air all while reveling in the

peace and quiet of

LOOKOUT MOUNTAIN

The Boulders on Old Wauhatchie Pike is a bouldering area owned and managed by Lookout Mountain Conservancy (LMC), a nationally recognized local land trust in Chattanooga, TN.Situated next to Chattanooga’s St. Elmo neighborhood, it offers quality bouldering at all grades, right at the base of Lookout Mountain in the great outdoor city of

Chattanooga.

NORTH CHATTANOOGA

The Greenway Farm Park is a 180-acre city park along North Chickamauga Creek in Hixson, TN, located off Hamill Road approximately 1 mile east of Highway 153. The 220 total acres managed by the City of Chattanooga as the North Chickamauga Creek Greenway features 6 miles of walking, running, hiking, and biking trails, and 2 canoe access points along a 2.5 mile stretch of North Chickamauga Creek. RUNNING | OUTDOOR CHATTANOOGA Running The rolling hills and high plateaus that surround Chattanooga offer miles and miles of running routes, from greenways to rugged singletrack trails. Host to marathons, triathlons, world-class trail races and over one hundred 5K and family running events every year, the Chattanooga region TUBING | OUTDOOR CHATTANOOGA Tubing Tubing is the most relaxed form of water recreation in that it requires the least amount of gear or skill. All you need is an inflatable tube and a body of water. Tubing is most popular in the summertime as it's an ideal way to beat the Southern heat while spending quality time with PADDLING | OUTDOOR CHATTANOOGA Paddling The Tennessee River flows through the heart of downtown Chattanooga and provides a vast freshwater playground for paddlers to indulge their love of water. The 45 miles between Chickamauga Dam and Nickajack Dam, known as the Tennessee River Blueway, provides scenic flatwater paddling opt CHILHOWEE | OUTDOOR CHATTANOOGA Chilhowee Recreation Area. Located in the Cherokee National Forest, the Chilhowee Recreation Area is an excellent hub for hiking, mountain biking, fishing, camping and wildlife viewing. The 7-acre McKamy Lake offers a swimming area with a sandy beach, fishing from the bank and flatwater paddling opportunities. There are 25 miles of hiking and

HIWASSEE RIVER

Hiwassee River The Hiwassee River Blueway offers 55 miles of adventure in Southeast Tennessee. Extending from the Appalachia Dam near the border of North Carolina to the Tennessee River at Blythe's Ferry in Birchwood, the wide river is well known for its water-based recreational opportuniti BIOLOGY TRAILS AT WHITE OAK The technicality of the Biology Trails at White Oak range from easy to extremely difficult and are most appropriate for intermediate to strenuous and technical. It offers a stacked loop system, with the easiest trails closest to the parking lot and the hardest trails further away. Expect lots of roots, rocks, and pebbles offering poor

traction

LEGEND - OUTDOOR CHATTANOOGA TRAILS Asphalt Road Cherokee Trail Asphalt and mixed gravel road across most of the ridge. Rutted in places. A steady -gradual climb, and access to the overlook. HOME | OUTDOOR CHATTANOOGACHATTANOOGA ACTIVITIESOUR PROGRAMSNEWSEVENTSABOUTNANTAHALA RIVER Outdoor Chattanooga is a unique division of the City of Chattanooga's Department of Economic and Community Development. Our role is to connect you to Chattanooga's outdoor scene! There's so much to see and do here, but it can be overwhelming finding the right information on

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CHATTANOOGA ACTIVITIES Activities. Surrounded by mountains and a river that runs through the heart of downtown, Chattanooga has earned a reputation as a premier outdoor destination! Within an hour’s drive from the bustle of the revitalized and vibrant downtown districts, you’ll find world-class rock climbing, mountain biking, paddling, hiking, and more. RUNNING | OUTDOOR CHATTANOOGA Running The rolling hills and high plateaus that surround Chattanooga offer miles and miles of running routes, from greenways to rugged singletrack trails. Host to marathons, triathlons, world-class trail races and over one hundred 5K and family running events every year, the Chattanooga region NPS KAYAK TOUR OF LOOKOUT CREEK Join Chickamauga & Chattanooga National Military Park in partnership with Outdoor Chattanooga for a free, 3-hour, guided kayak tour on Lookout Creek and the Tennessee River as a National Park Ranger provides a historical narrative of Lookout Mountain and Moccasin Bend. The National Park Part SKATING | OUTDOOR CHATTANOOGA Skating is a unique mixture of creative expression and extreme sport that builds balance, agility, and self-confidence. In Chattanooga you can catch skateboarders, roller skaters, inline skaters, BMXers, and even scooters tearing up the banks and transitions at Chatt Town Skatepark, slyly seshing at street spots, and cruising down the paths of the TN Riverwalk. FISHING | OUTDOOR CHATTANOOGA The 353-acre Booker T. Washington State Park is the closest Tennessee State Park to downtown Chattanooga. Located on a hilly peninsula that juts into Chickamauga Lake, the scenic park is a perfect location for family outings. The park offers a swimming pool, pavilion picnic areas, a playground, multiple fishing piers, a boat ramp and 6-miles of hiking and biking trails.

DAM KAYAK TOURS

Dam Kayak Tours Join Outdoor Chattanooga for a guided and equipped Dam Kayak Tour and have the unforgettable experience of locking down through the Chickamauga Dam. Our experienced guides will lead you on a leisurely paced paddle across Chickamauga lake into the entrance of the lock where the ti LOWER OCOEE RIVER TUBING Lower Ocoee River The Ocoee is well-known for its whitewater, but the lower Ocoee is the perfect venue for lazy afternoon flatwater paddling or tubing trips. The lower Ocoee spills out below Parksville lake, rolling quietly through the pasturelands of the Appalachian foothills.

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TANASI TRAIL SYSTEM MAP We use cookies to personalize content, to provide social media features, and to analyze our traffic. We also share information about your use of our site with our social media and analytics partners who may combine it with other information that you've provided to them or COMPLETE TN RIVERWALK MAP S CHICK ST ELMO AND CHICKAMANUGA We use cookies to personalize content, to provide social media features, and to analyze our traffic. We also share information about your use of our site with our social media and analytics partners who may combine it with other information that you've provided to them or HOME | OUTDOOR CHATTANOOGACHATTANOOGA ACTIVITIESOUR PROGRAMSNEWSEVENTSABOUTNANTAHALA RIVER Outdoor Chattanooga is a unique division of the City of Chattanooga's Department of Economic and Community Development. Our role is to connect you to Chattanooga's outdoor scene! There's so much to see and do here, but it can be overwhelming finding the right information on

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CHATTANOOGA ACTIVITIES Activities Surrounded by mountains and a river that runs through the heart of downtown, Chattanooga has earned a reputation as a premier outdoor destination! Within an hour's drive from the bustle of the revitalized and vibrant downtown districts, you'll find world-class

rock climbing,

RUNNING | OUTDOOR CHATTANOOGA Running The rolling hills and high plateaus that surround Chattanooga offer miles and miles of running routes, from greenways to rugged singletrack trails. Host to marathons, triathlons, world-class trail races and over one hundred 5K and family running events every year, the Chattanooga region NPS KAYAK TOUR OF LOOKOUT CREEK Join Chickamauga & Chattanooga National Military Park in partnership with Outdoor Chattanooga for a free, 3-hour, guided kayak tour on Lookout Creek and the Tennessee River as a National Park Ranger provides a historical narrative of Lookout Mountain and Moccasin Bend. The National Park Part SKATING | OUTDOOR CHATTANOOGA Skating is a unique mixture of creative expression and extreme sport that builds balance, agility, and self-confidence. In Chattanooga you can catch skateboarders, roller skaters, inline skaters, BMXers, and even scooters tearing up the banks and transitions at Chatt Town Skatepark, slyly seshing at street spots, and cruising down the paths of the TN Riverwalk. FISHING | OUTDOOR CHATTANOOGA The 353-acre Booker T. Washington State Park is the closest Tennessee State Park to downtown Chattanooga. Located on a hilly peninsula that juts into Chickamauga Lake, the scenic park is a perfect location for family outings. The park offers a swimming pool, pavilion picnic areas, a playground, multiple fishing piers, a boat ramp and 6-miles of hiking and biking trails.

DAM KAYAK TOURS

Dam Kayak Tours Join Outdoor Chattanooga for a guided and equipped Dam Kayak Tour and have the unforgettable experience of locking down through the Chickamauga Dam. Our experienced guides will lead you on a leisurely paced paddle across Chickamauga lake into the entrance of the lock where the ti LOWER OCOEE RIVER TUBING Lower Ocoee River The Ocoee is well-known for its whitewater, but the lower Ocoee is the perfect venue for lazy afternoon flatwater paddling or tubing trips. The lower Ocoee spills out below Parksville lake, rolling quietly through the pasturelands of the Appalachian foothills.

OAR outfitters pr

TANASI TRAIL SYSTEM MAP We use cookies to personalize content, to provide social media features, and to analyze our traffic. We also share information about your use of our site with our social media and analytics partners who may combine it with other information that you've provided to them or COMPLETE TN RIVERWALK MAP S CHICK ST ELMO AND CHICKAMANUGA We use cookies to personalize content, to provide social media features, and to analyze our traffic. We also share information about your use of our site with our social media and analytics partners who may combine it with other information that you've provided to them or CAMPING | OUTDOOR CHATTANOOGA Camping Camping is an opportunity to escape urban life, get back to your roots, and live simply. There are few experiences more enjoyable than sitting around a campfire, falling asleep under the night sky, waking up with the sun to fresh mountain air all while reveling in the

peace and quiet of

LOOKOUT MOUNTAIN

The Boulders on Old Wauhatchie Pike is a bouldering area owned and managed by Lookout Mountain Conservancy (LMC), a nationally recognized local land trust in Chattanooga, TN.Situated next to Chattanooga’s St. Elmo neighborhood, it offers quality bouldering at all grades, right at the base of Lookout Mountain in the great outdoor city of

Chattanooga.

NORTH CHATTANOOGA

The Greenway Farm Park is a 180-acre city park along North Chickamauga Creek in Hixson, TN, located off Hamill Road approximately 1 mile east of Highway 153. The 220 total acres managed by the City of Chattanooga as the North Chickamauga Creek Greenway features 6 miles of walking, running, hiking, and biking trails, and 2 canoe access points along a 2.5 mile stretch of North Chickamauga Creek. RUNNING | OUTDOOR CHATTANOOGA Running The rolling hills and high plateaus that surround Chattanooga offer miles and miles of running routes, from greenways to rugged singletrack trails. Host to marathons, triathlons, world-class trail races and over one hundred 5K and family running events every year, the Chattanooga region TUBING | OUTDOOR CHATTANOOGA Tubing Tubing is the most relaxed form of water recreation in that it requires the least amount of gear or skill. All you need is an inflatable tube and a body of water. Tubing is most popular in the summertime as it's an ideal way to beat the Southern heat while spending quality time with PADDLING | OUTDOOR CHATTANOOGA Paddling The Tennessee River flows through the heart of downtown Chattanooga and provides a vast freshwater playground for paddlers to indulge their love of water. The 45 miles between Chickamauga Dam and Nickajack Dam, known as the Tennessee River Blueway, provides scenic flatwater paddling opt CHILHOWEE | OUTDOOR CHATTANOOGA Chilhowee Recreation Area. Located in the Cherokee National Forest, the Chilhowee Recreation Area is an excellent hub for hiking, mountain biking, fishing, camping and wildlife viewing. The 7-acre McKamy Lake offers a swimming area with a sandy beach, fishing from the bank and flatwater paddling opportunities. There are 25 miles of hiking and

HIWASSEE RIVER

Hiwassee River The Hiwassee River Blueway offers 55 miles of adventure in Southeast Tennessee. Extending from the Appalachia Dam near the border of North Carolina to the Tennessee River at Blythe's Ferry in Birchwood, the wide river is well known for its water-based recreational opportuniti BIOLOGY TRAILS AT WHITE OAK The technicality of the Biology Trails at White Oak range from easy to extremely difficult and are most appropriate for intermediate to strenuous and technical. It offers a stacked loop system, with the easiest trails closest to the parking lot and the hardest trails further away. Expect lots of roots, rocks, and pebbles offering poor

traction

LEGEND - OUTDOOR CHATTANOOGA TRAILS Asphalt Road Cherokee Trail Asphalt and mixed gravel road across most of the ridge. Rutted in places. A steady -gradual climb, and access to the overlook.

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Outdoor Chattanooga is a unique division of the City of Chattanooga’s Department of Economic and Community Development. Our role is to connect you to Chattanooga’s outdoor scene! There’s so much to see and do here, but it can be overwhelming finding the right information on how and where to go outside and play. We’re here to help. Search this site by activity or location to find detailed information about all the places to run, climb, hike, bike, paddle, and play, within an hours drive of Chattanooga.

TRY ARCHERY

These free indoor classes offer a hands on opportunity to learn more about the sport of archery.

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LEARN TO RIDE A BIKE Learn how to ride a bicycle or refresh your rusty skills with Outdoor Chattanooga’s experienced instructors.

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BIKE COMMUTING 101

Car, pedestrians, busses, on ramps, intersections, turn lanes, traffic lights . . . how do you deal with all these things when you’re on a bicycle? Bike commuting 101 is the best first step towards learning how to drive your bicycle in traffic

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RAPID LEARNING

Outdoor Chattanooga’s Rapid Learning Whitewater Kayak Program provides formal and equipped kayak instruction for beginner and seasoned kayakers to learn and develop the skills needed to safely and confidently paddle whitewater streams.

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CUMBERLAND TRAIL HIKING SERIES Outdoor Chattanooga aims to connect you with this scenic trail by offering 12 different short section hikes  (4-7 miles each) throughout the year, including half-day hikes and equipped overnight backpacking adventures.

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INTRO TO MOUNTAIN BIKING Leave the asphalt behind and get in gear for the trails with Outdoor Chattanooga’s Intro to Mountain Biking Class.

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MOUNTAIN TO TOWN

Mountain to Town Bike Adventure is a guided downhill mountain bike ride that highlights the scenic trails atop Lookout Mountain and how they connect to the Tennessee Riverwalk all the way to downtown

Chattanooga!

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FIRESIDE

Fireside is a free, family friendly, outdoor music series hosted by Outdoor Chattanooga and sponsored by Tennessee Valley Federal Credit Union that gathers around a campfire at the City of Chattanooga’s Greenway Farm Park.

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ADAPTIVE CYCLING

Through the use of adaptive cycling equipment, this program provides individuals with disabilities the ability to cycle along the beautiful

Tennessee River.

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ACTIVITIES AROUND CHATTANOOGA Surrounded by mountains and a river that runs through the heart of downtown, it’s easy to see why Chattanooga was voted “Best Town Ever” by Outside Magazine readers twice! From the bustle of the emerging downtown districts, take a 30-minute drive in any direction and you’ll find world-class rock climbing, mountain biking, paddling, hiking, camping and more. Search this site by activity or location and get inspired for your next outdoor adventure in the

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GET CONNECTED TO THE OUTDOORS CHATTANOOGA Our events calendar lists the special programs, workshops and guided tours we offer throughout the year, which are great opportunities for beginners to experience the outdoors with our professional guide staff. Find cool outdoor activities and local adventures to try in our monthly newsletters. Stay connected to the outdoors and us through our Facebook and Instagram accounts. And, when you’re in Chattanooga, be sure to visit us in Coolidge Park to get friendly advice, pick up trail maps or brochures and share your outdoor adventures with us!

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JUNE 2021

by Sunshine Loveless

| Jun 2, 2021

June 2021 We're shifting gears in June to offer lots of kayak programs to help you beat the incoming summer heat! From learning how to paddle your own boat on flatwater (Paddle Smart) to leisurely paced downriver and down creek kayak tours to a Pedal and Paddle...

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MAY 2021

by Sunshine Loveless

| May 3, 2021

May 2021What a difference a year makes! Last May we were quarantined at home trying to figure out how to navigate an uncertain world and an unknown virus. Graduations were canceled. People were laid off. Businesses, schools, and even the outdoors were closed. This...

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APRIL 2021

by Sunshine Loveless

| Apr 1, 2021

April 2021 This year, April brings hope and a lot of programs! With COVID cases continuing to decline and vaccinations on the rise, there's hope that COVID is no longer a major threat to our community, and with that in mind, we feel confident offering outdoor programs...

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JUNE 2021

PARTNER PROGRAM: TVCC PADDLE SCHOOL

June 4 - June 6

Outdoor Chattanooga's Rapid Learning Program supports the Tennessee Valley Canoe Club and Paddle School as both organizations offer paddling instruction in a variety of disciplines.   TVCC will be hosting the 2021 Paddle School June 4,5,6 out of Polk County, TN. This is a great opportunity to quick start instructional paddling and meet other like minded folks.Pre-registration is required as space

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CHATTANOOGA SWIM FEST/RAT RACE ANSOUTHERN OPEN WATER ZONE

CHAMPIONSHIPS

June 4 - June 6

Chester Frost County Park Outdoor Chattanooga will be supporting Chattanooga Swim Fest, the USA Swimming Southern Open Water Zone ChampionshipsThe 2021 Chattanooga Swim Fest includes the Southern Zone Open Water Championships and the Chattanooga Rat Race. It will be held Saturday, June 5 and Sunday, June 6 at Chester Frost Park.The Southern Zone Open Water Championships are for Zone All Star Teams selected by their LSC. Individual races will be held on Saturday and Relay races on Sunday.  This year’s Rat Race will be a…

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PRIVATE GROUP: INSTRUCTIONAL KAYAK AND CAMPING

June 7 - June 8

Private outdoor instructional kayak and camping program for Girls

Preparatory School.

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PARTNER PROGRAM: ON MY OWN 2 WHEELS June 7 @ 8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

Community Kitchen

On My Own 2 Wheels is a multi-tiered program designed to engage the homeless to become more physically active, learn safe bicycle transportation practices, and upon graduation of the program will earn a bicycle. Participants are pre-registered and managed by Chattanooga Track Club and the Community Kitchen. Outdoor Chattanooga's staff in coordination with the KatV. the Bicycle and Pedestrian Coordinator for Hamilton County via Collegedale PD, provide bicycle education and lead group rides for road skills and route practice. This…

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RAPID LEARNING: INTRO TO WHITEWATER KAYAKING SKILLS CLASS June 9 @ 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM Chester Frost Park, 2277 Gold Point Cir N, Hixson, TN 37343, USA

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1501 N Chester Rd United States Learn to whitewater kayak with Outdoor Chattanooga's Rapid Learning Whitewater Program. This dynamic program provides formal and equipped kayak instruction to beginner and seasoned kayakers and aims to teach you how to safely and comfortably paddle up to class III whitewater. Our instructors have years of experience teaching and are nationally certified. Attend an Introduction to Kayaking Skills Class to learn essential skills and safe paddling techniques in the calm waters of the lake or pool. These classes are offered regularly throughout…

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