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The Best Backpacking in Chattanooga

Looking for the best backpacking in Chattanooga? We've got you covered with the top trails, trips, hiking, backpacking, camping and more around Chattanooga. The detailed guides, photos, and reviews are all submitted by the Outbound community.

Top backpacking spots in and near Chattanooga

  • Signal Mountain, Tennessee

    Signal Point, Yellow, Prentice Cooper Orange and Bee Branch Trail Loop

    10.25 mi / 1512 ft gain
    Signal Point, Yellow, Prentice Cooper Orange and Bee Branch Trail Loop is a loop trail that takes you by a waterfall located near Signal Mountain, Tennessee.
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  • Signal Mountain, Tennessee

    Flipper Bend Loop

    8.89 mi / 1040 ft gain
    Flipper Bend Loop is a loop trail that takes you by a river located near Signal Mountain, Tennessee.
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  • Soddy-Daisy, Tennessee

    Hike the Hogskin Upper and Lower Loop

    5.0
    1.4 mi
    After an easy 25 minute drive from Chattanooga you will reach North Chickamauga Gorge on Montlake Road in Soddy Daisy. Park any where in the gravel loop just make sure other cars can get through. From the Montlake Road Trailhead Kiosk the trail begins on an old mining road. Hogskin Upper Loop Tr...
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  • Rising Fawn, Georgia

    Chattanooga 50 Mile Trail Run

    46.64 mi / 6873 ft gain
    Chattanooga 50 Mile Trail Run is a loop trail that takes you through a nice forest located near Rising Fawn, Georgia.
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  • Dalton, Georgia

    Pinhoti - Dug Gap to Snake Creek Gap

    15.64 mi / 1319 ft gain
    Pinhoti - Dug Gap to Snake Creek Gap is a point-to-point trail where you may see beautiful wildflowers located near Dalton, Georgia.
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  • Palmer, Tennessee

    Savage Gulf and South Cumberland Loop

    25.86 mi / 4111 ft gain
    Savage Gulf and South Cumberland Loop is a loop trail that takes you by a river located near Palmer, Tennessee.
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  • Gruetli-Laager, Tennessee

    Collins Gulf and Stagecoach Road Historic Trails

    12.12 mi / 1949 ft gain
    Collins Gulf and Stagecoach Road Historic Trails is a loop trail that takes you by a waterfall located near Gruetli-Laager, Tennessee.
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  • Tracy City, Tennessee

    Hike the Fiery Gizzard Trail

    5.0
    13.5 mi
    Start this journey from the Grundy Forest Trailhead, where you will quickly begin a decent along the Little Fiery Gizzard Creek. At the 0.7-mile split, be sure to turn left and cross the bridge to stay on the Fiery Gizzard Trail. For the next 0.8-mile journey, you'll encounter the gorgeous Black ...
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  • Beersheba Springs, Tennessee

    Hike to Stone Door and Alum Gap Campground

    6.8 mi / 825 ft gain
    This is a fun and easy overnight trip that is good for all ages. Start at the Stone Door Ranger Station which has plenty of parking and public restrooms as well. Follow the signs to the Stone Door Trailhead and in a short 0.8 miles you'll arrive at the edge of the gulf (canyon) and the first sign...
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  • Coalmont, Tennessee

    Savage Gulf Extended Loop

    41.04 mi / 7356 ft gain
    Savage Gulf Extended Loop is a loop trail that takes you by a waterfall located near Beersheba Springs, Tennessee.
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  • Summerville, Georgia

    Georgia Jewel

    35.97 mi / 4944 ft gain
    Georgia Jewel is a point-to-point trail where you may see beautiful wildflowers located near Summerville, Georgia.
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  • Altamont, Tennessee

    Greeter Falls and Blue Hole

    4.9
    1.79 mi / 417 ft gain
    An easy, yet extremely beautiful and well marked drive leads to a pretty sizable parking lot at the trailhead. There are multiple trails to hike, depending on how much time you have or how long you want to hike. This particular trail makes for a perfect day trip from Nashville, Chattanooga or Kno...
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  • Chatsworth, Georgia

    Gahuti Inner Loop to West Overlook, Fort Mountain, and Cool Springs Overlook

    5.67 mi / 1440 ft gain
    Gahuti Inner Loop to West Overlook, Fort Mountain, and Cool Springs Overlook is a loop trail that takes you by a waterfall located near Chatsworth, Georgia.
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  • Chatsworth, Georgia

    Hike the Gahuti Trail

    4.0
    8.1 mi / 1223 ft gain
    Fort Mountain rises prominently from the plateau to the West, serving as the start of the Blue Ridge Mountain range in Georgia. The Gahuti Backcountry Trail circumnavigates the mountain, with several overlooks with views in all directions.  At 8.1 miles, this hike is moderately difficult, but can...
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  • Epworth, Georgia

    Rice Camp, Hickory Ridge, East Cowpen Loop

    11.32 mi / 2379 ft gain
    Rice Camp, Hickory Ridge, East Cowpen Loop is a loop trail that takes you by a waterfall located near Epworth, Georgia.
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  • Copperhill, Tennessee

    Beech Bottom Trail

    9.04 mi / 1821 ft gain
    Beech Bottom Trail is an out-and-back trail that takes you by a waterfall located near Old Fort, Tennessee.
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