Oct 17Chattanooga Apple FestivalOct 20Billy Strings — Tivoli Theatre Grand ReopeningOct 23IBMA Bluegrass Live!Oct 25Chattanooga Jazz FestOct 25Seven Bridges MarathonNov 7Head of the Hooch RegattaNov 14Christkindlmarkt on Signal MountainNov 22The Nutcracker! Magical Christmas BalletDec 5Christmas at the Choo-ChooOct 17Chattanooga Apple FestivalOct 20Billy Strings — Tivoli Theatre Grand ReopeningOct 23IBMA Bluegrass Live!Oct 25Chattanooga Jazz FestOct 25Seven Bridges MarathonNov 7Head of the Hooch RegattaNov 14Christkindlmarkt on Signal MountainNov 22The Nutcracker! Magical Christmas BalletDec 5Christmas at the Choo-Choo
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Julia Falls Overlook

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Julia Falls Overlook

A free 1-mile round-trip hike to panoramic Tennessee River Gorge views, with a glimpse of Julia Falls.

Signal Mountain

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Lookout Mountain Flight Park

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Lookout Mountain Flight Park

Watch hang glider pilots launch off the mountain and soar across the valley — no hiking required.

Rising Fawn, GA — about 25 minutes away

ViewsShort Drive

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Lula Lake Land Trust

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Lula Lake Land Trust

Waterfalls, a lake, and gorge overlooks on Lookout Mountain — open limited weekends, reservation and fee required.

Lookout Mountain, GA — about 30 minutes away

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Mabbitt Springs Trail

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Mabbitt Springs Trail

A hiking trail on Signal Mountain.

Signal Mountain

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North Chickamauga Creek Gorge

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North Chickamauga Creek Gorge

A scenic creek gorge with hiking trails near Soddy-Daisy and Hixson.

Soddy-Daisy/Hixson

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Raccoon Mountain

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Raccoon Mountain

Caverns, hiking, and mountain-biking trails on the ridge west of the city.

West of downtown

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Rainbow Lake Trail

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Rainbow Lake Trail

A hiking trail around a small lake on Signal Mountain.

Signal Mountain

HikingNatureWater

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Reflection Riding Arboretum & Nature Center

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Reflection Riding Arboretum & Nature Center

An arboretum and nature center in Lookout Valley with trails and wildlife exhibits.

400 Garden Road, Chattanooga, TN 37419 — Lookout Valley

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Savage Gulf State Park

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Savage Gulf State Park

A rugged state natural area known for backcountry hiking.

Sequatchie/Grundy area

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Sequatchie Valley Scenic Overlook

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Sequatchie Valley Scenic Overlook

A scenic overlook above the Sequatchie Valley, a worthwhile drive from Chattanooga.

TN-111 near Dunlap

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Snooper's Rock

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Snooper's Rock

A free overlook of the Tennessee River Gorge, Chattanooga, and Lookout Mountain — no admission.

Prentice Cooper State Forest, Suck Creek Mountain

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Soddy Lake

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Soddy Lake

A lake in Soddy-Daisy popular for fishing and birdwatching.

Soddy-Daisy

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