Resource Directory

Hiking trails and parks near Chattanooga to fuel your next outdoor adventure.

Moderate

Cloudland Canyon West Rim Loop

A spectacular loop trail that skirts the edge of a deep gorge with uninterrupted views of sandstone cliffs and the canyon floor below.

5 miles Cloudland Canyon State Park, Rising Fawn, GA
Falling Water Falls Trail
Easy

Falling Water Falls Trail

An incredibly short and flat trail leading to a dramatic 110-foot waterfall cascading over a sandstone ledge. The ultimate quick outing for natural beauty without strenuous effort.

0.3 miles Walden, TN (Signal Mountain area)
Easy

Glen Falls Trail

A short, gentle path offering beautiful rock formations, footbridges, and a scenic waterfall. Highly accessible and ideal for a peaceful nature walk.

1.2–2.3 miles Lookout Mountain, Chattanooga, TN
Moderate

Rainbow Lake Trail

A historically rich trail featuring a picturesque suspension bridge and a peaceful dammed lake. The path provides a shaded, beautifully forested hike.

2.3 miles Signal Mountain, TN
Easy to Moderate

Snooper's Rock Trail

Famous for providing one of the most photographed panoramic views of the Tennessee River Gorge. The short walk to the overlook is relatively flat with minimal exertion.

1 mile Prentice Cooper State Forest, TN
Moderate

Sunset Rock via Bluff Trail

A staple of the Chattanooga hiking scene delivering expansive, iconic views of the Tennessee River Valley. Best known for breathtaking sunset vistas.

3.4 miles Lookout Mountain, Chattanooga, TN