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Trails in the Gorge


Aetna Mountain Trails

The Aetna Mountain Trails are multi-use trails for mountain bikers and hikers that include a total of 4 miles. The trails are divided into two loops: one beginner friendly green loop and one intermediate to advanced blue loop. The trails take hikers through along the side of Aetna Mountain through a beautiful hardwood forest and past mountain streams.

Full trail map


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Ritchie Hollow Trail

The Ritchie Hollow Trail will be CLOSED for Prentice Cooper Wildlife Management Area hunts on these dates in 2024:  April 16 – 18, April 19 – 21, April 24 – 26, May 2 – 4, May 7 – 9,  May 14 - 16

The Ritchie Hollow Trail is an approximately 2.7 mile trail (one-way) that ties the Tennessee River to the top of Suck Creek Mountain and the Davis Pond parking area and campsite on Prentice Cooper State Forest. The trail also crosses the Cumberland Trail system’s Pot Point Loop 2.2 miles from the lower trailhead parking area. 

Full trail map


Pot Point Nature Trail

The Pot Point Nature Trail is a 4.1 mile loop trail featuring a mature hardwood forest, a path through the Trust's butterfly garden, and a long stretch near the Tennessee River. 

Full trail map

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Edwards Point

Edwards Point is a scenic overlook on the bluff of Signal Mountain that sits off the Cumberland Trail. The viewshed includes downtown Chattanooga, Middle Creek, and Williams Island to the east. To the west is the heart of the Tennessee River Gorge

Information about Edwards Point


Stringer's Ridge Trails

Stringer's Ridge is a 92-acre urban park located in downtown Chattanooga. The ridge contains 3 trail loops, totaling 10 miles of trails. 

Full trail map



Prentice Cooper Trails

Only 10 miles west of Chattanooga, and popular for hunting, climbing, mountain biking, horseback riding, camping, hiking, and trail running, Prentice Cooper is an absolute gem. 

Prentice Cooper State Forest and Wildlife Management Area will be holding managed hunts on the following 2024 dates. [On these dates the area west of state highway 27 (Suck Creek Road) will be closed to all visitors except licensed hunters. The area east of state highway 27, Edward’s point, will remain open to visitors.]  April 16 – 18, April 19 – 21, April 24 – 26, May 2 – 4, May 7 – 9,  May 14 - 16

Full trail map


Signal Mountain Trails

Experience the beauty of the Cumberland Trail, punctuated by magnificent views of the Tennessee River Gorge. 

Full trail details


Have you noticed a fallen tree or maintenance need on our trails?


At TRGT, we want our community to get outside on the trails. That is why we create and maintain public trails while also partnering with other organizations to improve access to trail systems in the Tennessee River Gorge. To help us continue this important work, please consider donating below.

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