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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.
Interested in leading a hike?
Want to know more?
Click here to connect with our Coordinator.
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.
Interested in leading a hike?
Want to know more?
Click here to connect with our Coordinator.
For more information and to view the Chattanooga Club Policies and Constitution please click here.
Upcoming Outings
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Register with each Hike Leader individually for each Hike, individually.
Tuesday, June 17th
Hike Location: Laurel Falls-Pocket Wilderness Natural Area
Distance: 9 miles estimated
Elevation Gain: about 1328 ft
Driving Time: 1 hr each way from meeting place
This is such a special area of beauty. It is a hike you will be glad you went on and will be a great day spent outdoors. The trailhead parking and road have been improved recently. The trail follows Richland Creek, and past the historic coal mines, continuing about 1.5 miles when we will cross a large steel bridge, continue to Laurel Falls, then start the rocky switchbacks with elevation gain of 1328 ft. It could be challenging, but you will be rewarded with the most gorgeous scenic views along the way. We will stop and enjoy lunch on the rock bluffs overlooking the valley. On the return, some may want to cool off in the cold creek! Be prepared for some rocky sections.
Pls remember to wear sturdy hike footwear, poles will be helpful on the steep ascent/descents. Also bring water, lunch, and snacks. Hope you can make it! There's always plenty of good trail conversation and good company to enjoy!
Leader is Pam Dowden. Register at Phone: 423-667-8091 or EMAIL: psdowden@gmail.com
Hike Location: Laurel Falls-Pocket Wilderness Natural Area
Distance: 9 miles estimated
Elevation Gain: about 1328 ft
Driving Time: 1 hr each way from meeting place
This is such a special area of beauty. It is a hike you will be glad you went on and will be a great day spent outdoors. The trailhead parking and road have been improved recently. The trail follows Richland Creek, and past the historic coal mines, continuing about 1.5 miles when we will cross a large steel bridge, continue to Laurel Falls, then start the rocky switchbacks with elevation gain of 1328 ft. It could be challenging, but you will be rewarded with the most gorgeous scenic views along the way. We will stop and enjoy lunch on the rock bluffs overlooking the valley. On the return, some may want to cool off in the cold creek! Be prepared for some rocky sections.
Pls remember to wear sturdy hike footwear, poles will be helpful on the steep ascent/descents. Also bring water, lunch, and snacks. Hope you can make it! There's always plenty of good trail conversation and good company to enjoy!
Leader is Pam Dowden. Register at Phone: 423-667-8091 or EMAIL: psdowden@gmail.com