It's Spring and that time of year to go see the sights at Signal Mountain…read more What I mean are the breathtaking views from the top of the mountains. They call this 'The Brow', partly because of the shape it makes viewing it from the ground, and also because of the views you can see of the ground from up top the mountains. Along the way there are beautiful things blooming, turning gorgeous colors. Lots of green, lots of flowers with different shapes and colors. There are winding roads leading up so high that you have to swallow to catch your own hearing again from the sudden height increase. You'll see waterfalls along the roads of every kind. Tiny little trickles of water coming from behind the huge outcroppings of granite and also many gushing long waterfalls, too. Flowers galore. Blooming trees and lakes. Nature. All of it is pretty and all of it worthy of a trip out to take a drive or a nice long hike.

Nice Short Hike And Nature Visit…read more Located in a residential neighborhood you park at the 90 degree curve in the road across from a house. There are signs... This is probably just under a mile each way to wiggle through the woods and down to the creek. Follow the water flow maybe 800' and you shall find the waterfall. Almost across from the trail that brings you to the creek is a little hill with a small trail that brings you to a good viewpoint on a rock ledge to see the falls from a better angle than straight down. I am not sure if a different trails brings you to the bottom of the fall, maybe rappelling down is the easier way... What are you waiting for? Take a hike!

Falling water falls trail is an out and back trail that has a trail head that can be found in a…read moresmall neighborhood with just a few parking spots at the trail entrance. This is marked by a small brown sign (in our case, on this day the sign was covered with trash). We came here on a day of outdoor adventures, coming from Prentice Cooper state forest, taking several "scenic" routes and finally finding a parking spot at the entrance. When we walked this trail, which truly is a 0.3 mile slightly downhill to flat trail, there was only one other family on this trail, making it pretty isolated, but also making the views all the more sweeter. Here's the thing...maybe it was the extreme and relentless heat this summer or the lack of rain, but as we continued to walk down the trail, neither of us could hear water! Sadly, we didn't hear any water because on this day, there was none. The falls were dry, being limited to a trickle. There are photos of the falls that look lovely. With this said, even if the falls were running at full capacity, you would be looking at them from the top of the falls, not head on. You would have to come at it from below to see that. If the falls were running, instantly this is a 5 star review for me. Because it was dry,i'm only giving it 4 stars, because it still was pretty to look at, and a nice walk overall. The address listed for Falling Water falls trail puts you right near the parking lot. I don't think this is a residential address, although there are homes directly across from the lot. I'd highly recommend coming here after it has rained a few times or at least one heavy time. I'll have to come back myself when it does!

Loved it so much we got married on Snoopers Rock in the State park. Talk about an awesome view…read more Need to know if you use gps it only takes you to a two mile trail to the rock. If you continue down the gravel road about another half mile on your left you can drive straight to it . A 30 foot walk at most. Made a great memory there and I vow to return every year on our anniversary.

Worth it! It was our…read morefirst visit to Chattanooga when we were made aware of Prentice Cooper state forest but we didn't get a chance to go. On our second visit to Chattanooga we had no doubt we were going, so we set out to find this place! What I did, for reference, was punched in "Prentice cooper" into google, and came up with the address: 3998 Game Reserve road, Chattanooga TN 37405. This address gets you on the trail, which turns into a gravel road. Continue to drive, passing a shooting range, tower on the right side of the road, and a small cemetery on the left. You'll finally see a clearing with fence and a gravel road that branches off to the left. We walked down this gravel road after parking, but there was a large pick up truck and a couple bikes already down there so you CAN drive down this way. I have an AWD suv, but I also saw cars coming in and out so it's accessible to most vehicles I think. The view, once you see it, is as grand as you can believe. The Tennessee meanders in and out and around in front of you, which is stunning to view. This IS one of those 'at your own risk parks', I say this because while my girlfriend and I were there, there was a deep pit in my stomach that would swell every time one or both of us got close to the edge. There's nothing to hold on to and there's no rails. Pro tip....don't fall! Prentice Cooper is a must if you're in the Chattanooga area. I'd love to see it in the fall when the leaves change, but whenever you can go, DO GO! Easily 5 stars!

This park grounds are well maintained and do not have steep…read moreinclines or declines. This park welcomes pets but all must be kept on a leash. There are picnic tables and benches all over the place. I am not one to have picnics. I come here often to walk around when the weather is cool outside and there is a nice breeze. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~

this is a decently sized park, with ample space for parking. it's great for walking or jogging,…read morepicnics, and relaxing on the grassy areas. I've seen plenty of people out here with their pets so it's very animal friendly. (puppy stations are located in the park so be sure to use them to keep the park clean for everyone!!) it's next to a school, so if you visit during school hours, you may have to share the area with students and teachers. overall, if you're looking for a simple place to walk or jog, this is great place to check out.

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.

Beautiful, fairly easy hike with clear trails and lots of wildlife. The fall foliage was really…read moregorgeous and even though I hiked this on a Saturday, it wasn't crowded at all. Make sure to hike in the correct direction! I followed the 3.3 mile blue trail from Hill City then Double J then Gig City, with a quick detour to the overlook. Really pleasant relaxing hike and easy to get to. This took me about an hour and half--really enjoyable! I can see it being a good trail for running as well.

Nature is church for me so I have to go every week. And I love experiencing somewhere new to me…read more Even in this small hometown of mine, there are places I have yet to explore. Stringers Ridge was one of them so my fur friend and I headed that way yesterday just before noon. We enjoyed exploring the part of the area at the parking lot level, leaving the main trail for a week day when it may be less populated. The parking lot looked like it could hold about 10 cars. There's a smaller loop trail on one side of the parking lot. We saw beautiful views of the Fall leaves on all the trees and blue sky. The entrance plaque is an art piece. There's a couple benches and a picnic table to relax by. And plenty of new forestry smells for my beagle lady to explore. A great outdoor experience overall. We'll be back.

Amazing and beautiful spot. The hike from the parking lot to the overlook is easy and quick. From…read morethere you can continue on to a few mile hike (which is also beautiful!) or just turn back to the parking lot if you prefer a quick hike. You can also drive right up to the overlook if you prefer to not hike at all. The roads are all dirt so make sure your vehicle is appropriate for a ~6 mile drive on an unpaved road. Overall a wonderful spot with breathtaking views. One of the best gems in Tennessee!

Snooper's Rock is one of my favorite places to being my friends when they visit Chattanooga. It…read moregives some mild off roading, a pretty easy hike to one of the best lookouts in the area. No matter what season you go, it's a breath taking look over the Tennessee River. Snooper's Rock got its name back when moonshiners used it as a look out. This spot is a must see.

This parking lot can be dangerous where there has been…read morevehicles that were broken into and vandalism has occurred. I would be cautious with purses and leave valuables at home. The parking lot was filled and there were not any spaces available. ~~~~~~~ This historical marker is located near the shoreline of the Tennessee River in the parking lot of Suck Creek Public Boat Access to the Tennessee River. During the earlier days of Chattanooga in the Union only supply route followed a long and difficult road that ran from Bridgeport Alabama to the Sequatchie Valley on the east side behind over Waldens Ridge on the Anderson Pike. The road began descended towards the north of here and then ran on the bank of Tennessee River to Chattanooga. ~~~~~~~~~~~ On October 8 the fourth Alabama Volunteer took the position along the overhang and bluffs of the Tennessee River. The Confederates acted as the sharp shooters to shoot down the mules that are of the wagon trains of the enemies that was then compelled to pass between the bluffs that were on the river on the opposite side. ~~~~~~~~~~~ This made the wagon trains to detour and descend the mountain along the planked road into Hamilton Valley where an officer wrote that this route was a rickety insecure makeshift on the road was narrow in certain places that two teams that passed both. In October supplies barely trickled into the besieged forces in Chattanooga starvation seemed like there possibilities. In late October the Union forces seized Brown's Ferry and opened an easier supply route. It had wagons that rolled in Chattanooga that was on a safe route dubbed the Cracker Line for the wagon loads of hard track and the supply situation became less desire in Chattanooga. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Suck Creek Road continues climbing up the winding wooden lanes that have panoramas while streams criss cross in opposite directions with pull overs. I have seen people parked on the shoulder. I thought after our visit at Suck Creek reaching Signal Point Reservations is an access point for the Cucumber Trail that stretches over several hundred mile acres across the Cucumber Plateau. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

We had a great relaxing stay at the cabin. It was really cool to be that close to the falls.The…read morehost was amazing and had great recommendations for local things to do.

EVERYONE NEEDS TO VISIT MILLER FALLS in gorgeous Smokey Mountains!…read more Beautiful woods, creeks, rock climbing, camping, and brilliant weather. Campgrounds are clean, lots of amenities, and campground owners are super kind people! We stayed for 4 nights, and our campsite was $48/night before tax. We initially booked through HipCamp, but I'll definitely be booking with the owner directly (www.TNwaterfallgetaway.com) for all future visits to their campground! My fiance and I booked the TrampEase Tree Tent - one of seven beautiful, hand-built campsites that range from primitive to full-on glamping. Our campsite was a mix of both. It included an elevated yurt tent, fire pit, round table, 2 folding camping chairs, and a private composting toilet in a nearby outhouse. Not to mention a flowing creek less than 50 feet from the yurt! The tranquil sound of the creek flowing 24/7 was even better than sleep-sounds on my Google Home. LOL! Most of the campsites have drive-up access, though if you have a car that's particularly low to the ground (like a small sedan) you may not want to risk driving over the rocky road. We brought with us a 1" inflatable mattress pad, along with a sleeping bag, and 2 thick, warm blankets. Despite being mid-May, the average temps during our visit were 60-70 F during the day, and a chilly 40-45 F at night. Brilliant weather for snuggling, but we would have regretted not bringing a few extra blankets. Lots of hiking and trails to explore on their property, and at least a mile of rugged creek terrain that makes for a fun, albeit challenging day of rock climbing. Well worth it for the stunning views of the waterfalls, canyons, and mountainsides. There are also trails and lakes nearby for hiking, kayaking, and a number of other outdoor attractions in Tracy City. The owners, Grant & Becky, were such friendly people. My fiance and I had a lovely chat with them about philanthropy, community outreach, homestead farming, and more. They are warm, kind, and welcoming to people of all ages, races, religions, genders, identities, abilities, backgrounds, perspectives, and ideologies. They have done a lot of traveling and business throughout their lives, and now they are semi-retired in the rolling hills of Tennessee. Speaking of ability - the majority of the glamping sites have tents that are elevated from the ground; some, like the one we stayed in, required climbing a 10 foot ladder to enter/exit the tent. There are some other sites though that are more accessible with tents low to the ground, or primitive sites where you can pitch your own tent. Contact the owner (www.tnwaterfallgetaway.com/contact) to ask about the best accommodation options for you. They offer great amenities and fun activities around the property during your stay. The owners are big on being self-sufficient, so they love to offer fun learning experiences regarding farming, gardening, and homesteading. They also enjoy metal work and have some cool art pieces around their property. We even did a welding project (for a small fee) and made an original piece of art as a keepsake from our trip! You can also get some convenience items from the owners for a fee: firewood bundles, champagne & ice, property tours, guided tours of their city, and more. HIGHLIGHT OF OUR TRIP: Grant was also kind enough to swing by our campsite one morning to ask if we had any interest in bees! He has a few hives and some extra gear, so we got an up-close look into the hives! It was absolutely mesmerizing! And if all that weren't enough, their website www.TNwaterfallgetaway.com is chock-full of great tips for local hiking, waterfall views, kayaking, dining, and more! We had such a lovely time enjoying the outdoors, and look forward to going back for another visit!