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Chattanooga Hiking Club Outings
The Chattanooga Hiking Club, in keeping with its stated purpose, tries to provide outings every weekend for persons of different skill levels. Hikes scheduled in the current month and the upcoming month are described in detail. Tentative hikes are simply listed in the Outings Schedule and are still in the planning stages. All of our hikes are led by club members volunteering their time to the cause.
In addition to the weekend formal schedule, there are regular day hikes most every Wednesday closer to Chattanooga so that less driving is involved; and there are sometimes more spontaneous hiking road trips, usually on Thursdays and/or Fridays.
The information below is provided as a guide only. Each hiker assumes the risks associated with hiking in the great outdoors, including the responsibility for paying any bills associated with rescue efforts or medical care. The wise hiker always carries drinking water, food, and first aid items, and wears or carries clothing appropriate for the season. *Always check with the Hike Leader for special considerations like medical conditions and hiking with minors.
Hike Difficulty Rating
Easy(E): 6 miles or less; mostly level ground or only slight incline.
Moderate(M): Distance of 7 - 10 miles with an elevation gain that will generally not exceed 350 feet per mile, with a total elevation gain of no more than 1000 ft.
Moderately Strenuous(MS): This hike could be 7 - 10 miles in length, but include rocky trail conditions, tricky stream crossings or elevation gain of more than 1000 ft. but less than 2000 ft.
Strenuous(S): Any hike that is a distance of 10 to 14 miles or with more than 2000 ft. total elevation gain, but no more than 3000 ft.
Extremely Strenuous(S+): Usually involves distances of more than 14 miles or more than 3000 ft. in elevation gain. There might be very steep/rugged climbs, deep stream crossings, or unmaintained trails.
Pace: Standard pace (SP) is 2 miles per hour; less on steep or rugged terrain. Fast pace (FP) is 2.5 to 3 miles per hour or more and may not vary much regardless of terrain.
For more information and to view the Chattanooga Club Policies and Constitution please click here.
The Chattanooga Hiking Club, in keeping with its stated purpose, tries to provide outings every weekend for persons of different skill levels. Hikes scheduled in the current month and the upcoming month are described in detail. Tentative hikes are simply listed in the Outings Schedule and are still in the planning stages. All of our hikes are led by club members volunteering their time to the cause.
In addition to the weekend formal schedule, there are regular day hikes most every Wednesday closer to Chattanooga so that less driving is involved; and there are sometimes more spontaneous hiking road trips, usually on Thursdays and/or Fridays.
The information below is provided as a guide only. Each hiker assumes the risks associated with hiking in the great outdoors, including the responsibility for paying any bills associated with rescue efforts or medical care. The wise hiker always carries drinking water, food, and first aid items, and wears or carries clothing appropriate for the season. *Always check with the Hike Leader for special considerations like medical conditions and hiking with minors.
Hike Difficulty Rating
Easy(E): 6 miles or less; mostly level ground or only slight incline.
Moderate(M): Distance of 7 - 10 miles with an elevation gain that will generally not exceed 350 feet per mile, with a total elevation gain of no more than 1000 ft.
Moderately Strenuous(MS): This hike could be 7 - 10 miles in length, but include rocky trail conditions, tricky stream crossings or elevation gain of more than 1000 ft. but less than 2000 ft.
Strenuous(S): Any hike that is a distance of 10 to 14 miles or with more than 2000 ft. total elevation gain, but no more than 3000 ft.
Extremely Strenuous(S+): Usually involves distances of more than 14 miles or more than 3000 ft. in elevation gain. There might be very steep/rugged climbs, deep stream crossings, or unmaintained trails.
Pace: Standard pace (SP) is 2 miles per hour; less on steep or rugged terrain. Fast pace (FP) is 2.5 to 3 miles per hour or more and may not vary much regardless of terrain.
For more information and to view the Chattanooga Club Policies and Constitution please click here.
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Saturday, March 8
Skyuka Spring
Location: Lookout Mountain
Driving Time: 20 min
Distance: 10 miles
Elevation Gain : about 1600 ft
Rating: Moderately Strenuous
Pace: Moderate/Standard
We will start our hike on the Kiddie Trail, which climbs a bit steeply for .5 mile. Then,we continue up the Gum Spring Trail to the Upper Truck Trail, where we level off quite a bit with only gradual elevation gain to the John Smartt Trail. Then we head downhill to eat lunch at Skyuka Spring. We then have an undulating trail back to the Kiddie Trail and down and out. If your typical hike is 7-8 miles and you want to try something a little more strenuous, then this is a good hike for that next step.
Register with Susan Faidley at susanf.chchiker@gmail.com
Saturday, March 8
Skyuka Spring
Location: Lookout Mountain
Driving Time: 20 min
Distance: 10 miles
Elevation Gain : about 1600 ft
Rating: Moderately Strenuous
Pace: Moderate/Standard
We will start our hike on the Kiddie Trail, which climbs a bit steeply for .5 mile. Then,we continue up the Gum Spring Trail to the Upper Truck Trail, where we level off quite a bit with only gradual elevation gain to the John Smartt Trail. Then we head downhill to eat lunch at Skyuka Spring. We then have an undulating trail back to the Kiddie Trail and down and out. If your typical hike is 7-8 miles and you want to try something a little more strenuous, then this is a good hike for that next step.
Register with Susan Faidley at susanf.chchiker@gmail.com
Saturday, March 15nd
Sittons Gulch Hike
Distance: 5 miles approximately
Elevation: 1,016
Difficulty rating: Moderate-Strenuous (due to elevation gain).
Pace: 2.0
* GA State Park pass is required or day parking fee $5.00 (I can arrange ride sharing when it gets closer).
Come join us on this beautiful hike, which we are hoping will give us a glimpse of blooming Spring flowers and flowing waterfalls.
Sign up with Novi Morales at Novimorales881@yahoo.com
Sittons Gulch Hike
Distance: 5 miles approximately
Elevation: 1,016
Difficulty rating: Moderate-Strenuous (due to elevation gain).
Pace: 2.0
* GA State Park pass is required or day parking fee $5.00 (I can arrange ride sharing when it gets closer).
Come join us on this beautiful hike, which we are hoping will give us a glimpse of blooming Spring flowers and flowing waterfalls.
Sign up with Novi Morales at Novimorales881@yahoo.com
Saturday, March 22nd
Mullen’s Cove Loop
Distance: All Trails states 9.3 miles (but be prepared for 10)
Elevation gain: 1538 ft
Difficulty: moderately strenuous
Hike Leader - Debbie Lambert
We will meet at the trailhead at 9:00.
This diverse trail lies within the Prentice Cooper Wilderness Management Area. We will hike the trail counterclockwise - from trailhead to Mullen’s Cove Overlook to Hemlock Branch campsite to the spectacular view at the Snooper’s Rock overlook to the Indian Rockhouse. The trail is generally gradual but there are some steep, rocky switchbacks as well as a creek crossing at Hemlock Branch.
Bring water, snacks, lunch, and hiking boots and poles are recommended.
Sign up with the hike leader at 423-605-9011 or debs4587@comcast.net to register.
Mullen’s Cove Loop
Distance: All Trails states 9.3 miles (but be prepared for 10)
Elevation gain: 1538 ft
Difficulty: moderately strenuous
Hike Leader - Debbie Lambert
We will meet at the trailhead at 9:00.
This diverse trail lies within the Prentice Cooper Wilderness Management Area. We will hike the trail counterclockwise - from trailhead to Mullen’s Cove Overlook to Hemlock Branch campsite to the spectacular view at the Snooper’s Rock overlook to the Indian Rockhouse. The trail is generally gradual but there are some steep, rocky switchbacks as well as a creek crossing at Hemlock Branch.
Bring water, snacks, lunch, and hiking boots and poles are recommended.
Sign up with the hike leader at 423-605-9011 or debs4587@comcast.net to register.
Saturday, March 29th
Flipper Bend Trail
Location: Southern Corner of North Chickamauga Creek Gorge State Park, just south of Soddy-Daisy
Driving Time: 20 min from downtown
Distance: 9 miles
Elevation Gain: 500 Ft
Rating: Easy to Moderate
Pace: Standard
Hike Leader: Dan Garner
This is a mostly easy 9 mi hike through the woods, with a few 100-150ft climbs. The trail is mostly well maintained, but needs improvement in its markings and signage. I found good cell coverage during the hike and the trail is well depicted on my Apple phone maps. A few muddy spots, so if there are heavy rains the week before it will be postponed. The loop section hike goes along the bluff lines of the gorge, offering a variety of views of the gorge and the valley.
Please register with the Hike Leader at garnerd6739@gmail.com or text at 615-498-0560.
Flipper Bend Trail
Location: Southern Corner of North Chickamauga Creek Gorge State Park, just south of Soddy-Daisy
Driving Time: 20 min from downtown
Distance: 9 miles
Elevation Gain: 500 Ft
Rating: Easy to Moderate
Pace: Standard
Hike Leader: Dan Garner
This is a mostly easy 9 mi hike through the woods, with a few 100-150ft climbs. The trail is mostly well maintained, but needs improvement in its markings and signage. I found good cell coverage during the hike and the trail is well depicted on my Apple phone maps. A few muddy spots, so if there are heavy rains the week before it will be postponed. The loop section hike goes along the bluff lines of the gorge, offering a variety of views of the gorge and the valley.
Please register with the Hike Leader at garnerd6739@gmail.com or text at 615-498-0560.
Sunday, April 13
Durham Mine Trails on Lookout Mountain
Miles: 7.0
Elevation gain: approx. 900'
Rating: Moderately strenuous
Pace: Standard
Hike Leader: Jenny Hopkins
This trail system owned by Lula Lake Land Trust has some 14 miles of trails, but we'll hike only a portion and hopefully see a large patch of pink lady slippers, at least in the early stages of bloom. Need $5 exact for parking, or a GA parks annual pass, or LLLT annual pass.
Contact Jenny at jenhop60@gmail.com to sign up.
Durham Mine Trails on Lookout Mountain
Miles: 7.0
Elevation gain: approx. 900'
Rating: Moderately strenuous
Pace: Standard
Hike Leader: Jenny Hopkins
This trail system owned by Lula Lake Land Trust has some 14 miles of trails, but we'll hike only a portion and hopefully see a large patch of pink lady slippers, at least in the early stages of bloom. Need $5 exact for parking, or a GA parks annual pass, or LLLT annual pass.
Contact Jenny at jenhop60@gmail.com to sign up.