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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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December 7 Hike Report
Christmas luncheon hike at Cloudland Canyon🎄 Thirteen eager hikers gathered despite temps being in the 20’s. It turned out to be a glorious blue sky, sunny day and all that hiked were happy that they did! We encountered many trail runners that were participants in an ultra-trail run (50 miles, 50 K, and 25 K). Amazing! We were truly grateful for our pace and poles! After our hike, we enjoyed lunch and the camaraderie of friends. Merry Christmas to all! Debs |
Eight hikers - Bill Daley, Ed Helton, Debbie Lambert, Shelly Lewis, Sue St. James, Roger Thiesfeld, Bob Wood, and Deb Young - did the 5-mile West Rim Trail down to a partially frozen Cherokee Falls.
Five hikers - Susan Faidley, Wendy Gunn, Vicki McCoy, and Pam and Richard Park - did the 2.5-mile West Rim Loop. |
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Saturday December 21, 2024
Lookout Mtn
Loop starting at Reflection Riding to Sunset Rock-Point Park- Cravens House and back to Reflection.
(Point park requires a pass for those wanting to explore this park). - we can discuss depending on how many people are interested.
Distance: Approximate 7 miles
Elevation gain: 1,500'
Rating: Moderately Strenuous - rock, roots and elevation.
Pace: Standard 2.0
** Please wear your favorite Santa hat and join us for a fun day of hiking, amazing views and bringing in the Christmas Spirit.
Bring water, snacks and/or lunch - (lunch at cravens house).
Sign up with Novi Morales at Novimorales881@yahoo.com
Lookout Mtn
Loop starting at Reflection Riding to Sunset Rock-Point Park- Cravens House and back to Reflection.
(Point park requires a pass for those wanting to explore this park). - we can discuss depending on how many people are interested.
Distance: Approximate 7 miles
Elevation gain: 1,500'
Rating: Moderately Strenuous - rock, roots and elevation.
Pace: Standard 2.0
** Please wear your favorite Santa hat and join us for a fun day of hiking, amazing views and bringing in the Christmas Spirit.
Bring water, snacks and/or lunch - (lunch at cravens house).
Sign up with Novi Morales at Novimorales881@yahoo.com
Saturday, January 25th
Rock Creek Loop
Sale Creek, TN
Distance: 5.25 miles
Ascent: 750 ft
Pace: Standard
Hike Leader: Kendrick Mills
Come hike this adjunct path near the Cumberland Trail, with easy access from U.S. 27. Meandering adjacent to Rock Creek we'll hear the gurgle of the flowing water and enjoy some easy bottomland walking before ascending the eastern side of the gorge for about 2 miles. There we'll reach a quiet plateau of pines with a carpet of needles underneath. An optional 1 mile round trip trail leads to Leggett Overlook where we can get a moderate view of the gorge looking north. We'll head back down the incline with some brief rock hops before returning to flatter land near the creek, then rejoin our original segment returning to our starting point. Surface can be mildly irregular but footing is usually good. Rocks can be slick if recent rains have occurred.
Pace will be standard and the hike should take about 2.5 hours.
Meet at 0830 for carpooling at the ball fields parking lot on Durham Street in Soddy-Daisy.
Sign up with the hike leader at 615-944-5320 or LKMills@gmail.com to register.
Rock Creek Loop
Sale Creek, TN
Distance: 5.25 miles
Ascent: 750 ft
Pace: Standard
Hike Leader: Kendrick Mills
Come hike this adjunct path near the Cumberland Trail, with easy access from U.S. 27. Meandering adjacent to Rock Creek we'll hear the gurgle of the flowing water and enjoy some easy bottomland walking before ascending the eastern side of the gorge for about 2 miles. There we'll reach a quiet plateau of pines with a carpet of needles underneath. An optional 1 mile round trip trail leads to Leggett Overlook where we can get a moderate view of the gorge looking north. We'll head back down the incline with some brief rock hops before returning to flatter land near the creek, then rejoin our original segment returning to our starting point. Surface can be mildly irregular but footing is usually good. Rocks can be slick if recent rains have occurred.
Pace will be standard and the hike should take about 2.5 hours.
Meet at 0830 for carpooling at the ball fields parking lot on Durham Street in Soddy-Daisy.
Sign up with the hike leader at 615-944-5320 or LKMills@gmail.com to register.
NEW YEAR'S DAY HIKE
Durham Mine Trails on Lookout Mountain
Miles: 5.0
Elevation gain: approx. 500'
Rating: Moderate
Pace: Standard 2.0 mph
Hike Leader: Jenny Hopkins
Celebrate the arrival of 2025 - and work off some extra holiday calories - by hiking the beautiful Durham Mine Trails. Need $5 exact for parking, or an annual GA Parks pass. Full trail map can be found here: https://www.lulalake.org/durham-trails.html
Register by contacting the hike leader at jenhop60@gmail.com
Durham Mine Trails on Lookout Mountain
Miles: 5.0
Elevation gain: approx. 500'
Rating: Moderate
Pace: Standard 2.0 mph
Hike Leader: Jenny Hopkins
Celebrate the arrival of 2025 - and work off some extra holiday calories - by hiking the beautiful Durham Mine Trails. Need $5 exact for parking, or an annual GA Parks pass. Full trail map can be found here: https://www.lulalake.org/durham-trails.html
Register by contacting the hike leader at jenhop60@gmail.com