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Activities:
Hiking - 4.8-mile West Rim and Waterfalls Trail and 2-mile backcountry trail.
Picnicking
Tennis
Disc Golf
Nearby Attractions: |
Chief Vann House State Historic Site
New Echota State Historic Site (Cherokee capital)
James H. "Sloppy" Floyd State Park
Chickamauga National Battlefield
Lookout Mountain
Chattanooga, Tennessee
Tennessee Aquarium
Rock City |
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Located on the western edge of Lookout Mountain, this is one of the most scenic parks in the state, offering rugged geology and beautiful vistas. The park straddles a deep gorge cut into the mountain by Sitton Gulch Creek, and elevation differs from 800 to 1,980 feet. The most spectacular view into the canyon is found near the picnic area parking lot; however, additional views can be found along the rim trail. Hardy visitors who hike to the bottom of the gorge (including a 600-step staircase) find two waterfalls cascading over layers of sandstone and shale into pools below. (For visitor safety, wading in pools and climbing on waterfalls is not allowed.) Cottages are located near the canyon edge, while the park's walk-in campsites provide exceptional privacy for tents. Outdoor lovers should not miss this park's spectacular scenery.
