Lookout Mountain Hike

In an effort to rid myself of the extra cookies from the holiday I went with several friends on a "city" hike up Lookout Mountain. This walk is moderate and originated from the Cravens House. The trail head is easy to find, just above the house, and the Cravens House entrance is well noted just above Ruby Falls in Chattanooga.

There are several well maintained trails under park service authority on the side of Lookout Mountain, part of the Chickamauga Battlefield preservation. This walk is three miles in length (round trip) and offers several grand views of the Chattanooga Valley. Although uphill the whole length, it is not a steep trail with the exception of a few metal stairs at the very end. Point Park, our destination does have an entrance fee although we cut our walk just short of the Park to avoid entering the fee area. Chattanooga offers many opportunities for day hikes, many within the city limits and should be searched out by tourists and residents alike.