'%3E%3Cmask id='b' fill='%23fff'%3E%3Cuse xlink:href='%23a'/%3E%3C/mask%3E%3Cuse fill='%23414141' xlink:href='%23a'/%3E%3Cg mask='url(%23b)' fill='%23414141'%3E%3Cpath d='M-160-170h300v300h-300z'/%3E%3C/g%3E%3C/g%3E%3C/g%3E%3C/svg%3E)
Raccoon Mountain Trails
Location:
Chattanooga, Tenn.
Reservoir:
Nickajack
Difficulty:
Easy to Difficult
Distance:
28.3 miles total
Coordinates:
35.045686, -85.415403
Amenities:
- Bathroom
- Biking
- Hiking
- Parking
Raccoon Mountain has over 28 miles of trails with about 6 miles being considered easy and the rest moderate to difficult. Even though all trails are open for foot traffic they are most often used by mountain bikers and trail runners, with both groups often holding competitions here. There are fantastic views from Raccoon Mountain, and which side you are on will determine what you see—it could be downtown Chattanooga, the Tennessee River Gorge or Lookout Mountain. Raccoon Mountain is located approximately 15 minutes west of downtown Chattanooga off I-24 (exit 175). Check this website for a map, trail descriptions and rules: www.sorbachattanooga.org.
Chunky Freeride Area
Location: Chattanooga, Tenn.
Reservoir: Nickajack
Difficulty: Difficult
Distance: 1 mile
East Rim
Location: Chattanooga, Tenn.
Reservoir: Nickajack
Difficulty: Easy
Distance: 1 mile
Electric Ave 2
Location: Chattanooga, Tenn.
Reservoir: Nickajack
Difficulty: Easy
Distance: 1.7 miles
Grindstone Ridge
Location: Chattanooga, Tenn.
Reservoir: Nickajack
Difficulty: Moderate
Distance: 1.7 miles
High Voltage
Location: Chattanooga, Tenn.
Reservoir: Nickajack
Difficulty: Difficult
Distance: 3.4 miles
Laurel Point
Location: Chattanooga, Tenn.
Reservoir: Nickajack
Difficulty: Moderate
Distance: 2.6 miles
Live Wire 2
Location: Chattanooga, Tenn.
Reservoir: Nickajack
Difficulty: Difficult
Distance: 3.1 miles
Lower Chunky
Location: Chattanooga, Tenn.
Reservoir: Nickajack
Difficulty: Difficult
Distance: 0.8 miles
Megawatt
Location: Chattanooga, Tenn.
Reservoir: Nickajack
Difficulty: Difficult
Distance: 2.6 miles
River Gorge
Location: Chattanooga, Tenn.
Reservoir: Nickajack
Difficulty: Moderate
Distance: 1.5 miles
Six Flags
Location: Chattanooga, Tenn.
Reservoir: Nickajack
Difficulty: Difficult
Distance: 0.5-mile loop
Split Rock
Location: Chattanooga, Tenn.
Reservoir: Nickajack
Difficulty: Moderate
Distance: 0.5 miles
Switch Yard
Location: Chattanooga, Tenn.
Reservoir: Nickajack
Difficulty: Easy
Distance: 1.5 miles
See also Live Wire 1 Trail and Small Intestine Trail.
Directions & Maps
TVA Trails
With our guide to TVA's more than 180 miles of trails, finding the right destination has never been easier. Consult our trail map or list which is organized by state and reservoir. You'll find detailed trail descriptions and other information to help plan the perfect outdoor experience. Find your TVA trails.
Trail Safety
Minimize risks and maximize fun! Get tips for keeping yourself—and the environment around you—safe while you're out on a hike. Learn more about trail safety.
Topographical Maps
Most of the trails are overlaid on topographic (or topo) maps. Topo maps are an attempt to show real variations in elevation on a flat map. If you know how to read a topo map, the map itself can tell you a lot. Here are a few tips to help you out.
Adopt a TVA Trail
TVA manages more than 30 public trails (almost 180 miles) along the Tennessee River and its tributaries and on reservoir lands. You can help us by protecting and monitoring the trails to instill a legacy of conservation. Learn how to volunteer.