Family Friendly Hiking Spots Around Chattanooga

As temperatures start to decrease this fall it is a great time to go on a hike with your family/furry friends. There are so many health benefits gained from getting out, moving, and spending time in nature. Some of these benefits include improved memory and attention, being sick less often, improved productivity, reduced anxiety, anger, and depression, improved phycological well-being, and nurturing closer relationships with one another.

Here are some of our favorite family friendly hiking spots near Chattanooga:

Big Soddy Creek Gulf - Easy wide trail with lots of creek swimming spots right along side the trail.

Website: https://soddy-daisy.org/the-big-soddy-creek-gulf-the-gulf/

Glen Falls Trail - A short out and back trail with a neat waterfall and small pool to stop and cool off at.

Website: https://rootsrated.com/chattanooga-tn/hiking/glen-falls-trail

Reflection Riding Arboretum & Nature Center - Located at the foot of Lookout Mountain, it offers many easy hiking options and other fun recreational activities such as canoe rentals.

Website: https://www.reflectionriding.org/105/maps-trails

Rainbow Lake Trail - A moderate hike down to Rainbow Lake on Signal Mountain. Enjoy the nice waterfall and cable bridge near the lake.

Website: https://rootsrated.com/chattanooga-tn/hiking/rainbow-lake-trail

Enterprise South Nature Park - This park has miles of trails ranging from easy to moderate. It is a great place to take a hike with your family and there are mountain biking trails as well.

Website: http://parks.hamiltontn.gov/148/Enterprise-South-Nature-Park

You may also enjoy our blog, Want to Feel Better? Spend Time Outdoors.