Things to Do
Ocoee River Whitewater Rafting
Class III-IV rapids on the 1996 Olympic whitewater course
Cloudland Canyon State Park
3,500 acres with 1,000-ft deep canyons, waterfalls, and 90+ miles of trails
Fall Creek Falls State Park
Tennessee's largest state park with a 256-foot waterfall and 56+ miles of trails
Foster Falls
Free waterfall hike, great for swimming and rock climbing
Jack Daniel's Distillery
Tour America's oldest registered distillery in charming Lynchburg
Cherohala Skyway
43-mile National Scenic Byway through Cherokee and Nantahala National Forests
Amicalola Falls State Park
729-foot cascading waterfall, tallest in the Southeast
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10 Best Waterfall Hikes Near Chattanooga (2026)
From the 256-foot plunge at Fall Creek Falls to the underground wonder of Ruby Falls, these are the best waterfall hikes within 90 minutes of Chattanooga - with trail details, difficulty ratings, and tips for every skill level.
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Beyond just restaurants - trails, parks, breweries, shops, and dog parks that make Chattanooga one of the most dog-friendly cities in the Southeast.
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