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From day use to camping to fishing, this is a great state park. We stopped to take a nice walk with…read morethe dogs. I noticed the camping, fishing, lots of places to hike and lots of entry to the water. Definitely a great day trip

We hiked up from Caverns House Trail because we heard you can get in free that way and ended up…read moregetting charged. The posted signage was very small for entering the Fee Area and in a very inconvenient location as you had to watch your footing on the way up. The young woman who was working the admissions desk, had a very poor tone when she addressed us about this on May 1st this year.

This is an NPS site ($10 per person, or free for up to four people with the annual park pass,…read morealthough when I visited the gatehouse wasn't manned and people were just walking in for free). There's a Lookout Mountain Battlefield Visitor Center that has restroom facilites, a gift shop, and displays to set the scene of the battle. There's limited free parking at the lot behind the center, otherwise you have to pay for street parking. Lookout Mountain Battlefield is actually quite large- about 3,000 acres of land on the summit and slopes of Lookout Mountain. Point Park is much smaller at 16 acres, but it hits all the highlights with dramatic overlooks, monuments, and cannon positions to help understand the Battle of Lookout Mountain. There's plenty of hiking here as well, with trails to Ochs Museum & Observatory and beyond. If you're not a history buff or don't like hiking, there are still amazing views to be enjoyed!

LOL --- this is my first "non-food" review, but this place is so beautiful --- it needs to be…read moreshared! I was looking for somewhere beautiful to get a panorama of Chattanooga (+ more) from an awesome vantage point, and I found this spot on Google. It's a bit of a winding drive to eventually arrive to the site, and when you do, parking is extremely limited. It's either you got luck or God on your side, to park right where the "rock" is, but I was very fortunate. The steps are very large and irregular getting to the actual "site", and if you are not fit --- just go slow. However, once you arrive --- it's like heaven. A view from the heavens overseeing the Tennessee River Gorge, Prentice Cooper State Forest, and valleys. Spending 20-30 minutes after getting up their will clear your mind. A view that you should not pass up!

This trail was a bit more challenging than others we've done. For context, I enjoy long hikes on…read morerelatively flat, well-defined paths--l'm not a hardcore hiker. So, from my perspective, I'd rate this as a moderately difficult hike. The trail is about 3.5 miles round trip and took us around 2 hours, not including the time we spent enjoying the view at the top. The summit is absolutely worth the effort-the view is breathtaking. Be sure to bring plenty of water. Thankfully, the trail has lots of shade, which helped keep us cool and protected from the sun.

Nice enough river walk located in Chattanooga, Tennessee. I enjoyed my walk along the river as the…read moresun slowly set. Ultimately, the Chattanooga Riverfront is worth checking out.

Kids had so much fun playing in the water in front of the aquarium and down the steps…read more There were groups of moms and littles. Toys and all.

Beautiful short hike on a rocky hill. The trail was lovely with lots of trees and I enjoyed seeing…read morethe waterfall! Such a beautiful spot in nature! I came during rainy season and the rocks were definitely slippery so please be mindful of that and were your hiking shoes to stay safe. If you come during/after the rain the falls run pretty good.

Nice easy trail. We came at the last week of October so we didn't really see the waterfall, but I…read morebet it looks great in the Spring. The trail was still stunning though with all the fall foliage which is the reason why we came. None of us are particularly fit but we managed just fine took us just so ver an hour each way. Next time I would bring a picnic. Another thing, check the weather before you go. It was quite warm for late October, we were shedding layers like there was no tomorrow. I wish I had worn a tank top. Also the terrain is not difficult but hiking shoes are definitely the best option, but you'd be fine wearing sneakers.

I occasionally afford myself the luxury of visiting places without really knowing what to expect…read more This park just wasn't that clear to me in its purpose, but it became more so after arrival, with a visitor center focused on Native American history and identifying this as a Cherokee Nation headquarters. A spread of recreated buildings outside offers opportunities for perusal. The most aesthetically distinctive site is a large spring of the sort that seem more common in Kentucky than Tennessee, which evinces a robust blue color and empties into a clear stream. The spring itself is off-limits, but the stream is open for wading. All of these sites are within sight of the initial entrance, but a trek uphill reveals picnic areas, an amphitheater, and a couple of mile trail through the woods. Between the different elements of the park, it was easy to spend a couple of hours there, and best of all, it's free, though the gift shop warrants examination.

Red Clay is not the type of state park that I would normally seek out. Why? It's not in the…read moremountains and the trails are tame. Nonetheless, something about it lured me in for a visit and I'm glad I ventured out here (on Indigenous People's Day coincidentally). Historically, it's really interesting that this was the last meeting site for the Cherokee tribe's council. The signs claim it is "where the Trail of Tears really began." I was really intrigued by the natural Spring called "the Blue Hole." I've never seen a spring that appears bright blue in a forest setting. Seeing this cool natural sight was pretty awesome. Also, I could just imagine the Cherokee using this spring water and being here hundreds of years before. Trail wise: Pretty flat and easy trails. It's not very challenging. But, it makes up for it because it's a calm place with beautiful forest. I loved walking around. Also, since this is small and off the beaten path, it's not crowded at all. Overall: highly recommended. Worth a visit!

This is such a lovely walking path. We started at The Nook park and walked to the duck pond…read morerefuge. There are is a dog park just after The Nook playground. Then another park for kids to play and there's a bathroom. Along the way you cross several cool bridges. There's many sitting spots that you can ponder or rest. Great photo opportunities for people looking to take school, engagement photos, etc. There's a creek that runs along the walk with lots of spots to cool off or take in the sights. The duck pond is fun and they have a duck and fish food vending machine for 25 ¢ for a handful of food. We saw a few people fishing catch & release from the pond. From the map, it's a 2 mile walk one way with an additional 1 mile path in the same direction that we did not walk. Easy hike with a well placed path the entire way. Handicap friendly. Great for jogging as well.

I completed this hike on a blistering day in early July at around 9am-12pm in 95 degrees…read more I started at the Signal Point NPS Overlook Parking area and did the full round-trip hike which turned out to be around 7+ miles when I added the side quest to Rainbow falls in. The trail was much less crowded and trafficked than I expected, less maintained, and not well blazed. There were several downed trees, it was overgrown in some areas, and there were some splits that genuinely had no guide as to which was the trail and which wasn't. So, that was frustrating and I almost quit a few times and turned around. I'm glad I didn't. The Edward's Point overlook is stunning and the views of the Tennessee river are worth the effort. It was a much more challenging hike than expected and, I like to think I'm in decent shape as a runner and person who works out 5-7 times a week regularly. I was panting, my legs were burning, and some of the climbing and rock scrabbling was a bit tough. I would say, this hike isn't for a casual hiker - my husband would have never done it with me and been furious if I tried to take him on it. So, just know what you're getting into here. It ain't easy!

This was such a fun hike! The views were AMAZING and the only other people there were hikers like…read moreus (and a few strong fur babies!). It took a good chunk of our day and was several miles down and back. Springtime is beautiful to see flowers blooming, sun shining, and birds chirping. We were sore the next day but man my calves were feeling STRONG. Some spots were much steeper than others and I honestly wouldn't recommend bringing young kiddos on this trail. Great spots for photos and plenty of space to sit and enjoy the overlook with other hikers.