North Chickamauga Segment
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CUMBERLAND TRAIL
North Chickamauga Segment |
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Click for Detailed Nat Geo Explorer Topo Map of North Chickamauga Segment Trail
Location: The North Chickamauga Creek Gorge State Natural Area is located 15 miles north of Chattanooga. The only current trailhead is Bowater's North Chickamauga Pocket Wilderness Trailhead off Montlake Road.
Length: 5 miles; rating: moderate. The portion of this segment within
the Pocket Wilderness is already popular with day hikers and those who enjoy
swimming, fishing, and kayaking. Deep water holes abound.
| Location | GPS Waypoint in WGS 84 format |
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| Trailhead | N35 14.254 W85 14.066 |
| Coal Tipple | N35 15.101 W85 14.426 |
| Mine Shaft | N35 15.135 W85 14.504 |
| Scenic Overlook | N35 15.002 W85 15.235 |
| Ladder #2 | N35 15.855 W85 15.292 |
| Campsite #1 | N35 15.756 W85 15.612 |
| Stevenson Branch Campsite | N35 16.071 W85 15.862 |
Directions:Take Highway 27 from Chattanooga north toward Soddy-Daisy, exit at Thrasher Pike and turn left, go about a mile to Dayton Pike, and then turn right and proceed a mile to Montlake Road. Turn left on Montlake Road and proceed 1.5 miles to the entrance on the left.
To register your group on-line, please complete the
ONLINE GORGES CAMPSITE REGISTRATION FORM.
You will automatically be emailed a copy of your submission for your records. A confirmation code will be supplied upon submission of the online form. Please be prepared to supply this confirmation code to the Park Ranger if asked.
To register your group by phone, please call 423-566-2229 and give the information required on the online registration form by phone.
You are REQUIRED
to register to camp and/or park after sunset at the trailheads. There is no fee. The information you provide will help us to provide security and also to determine if there is a need to expand the camping area and provide designated campsites in order to enhance your hiking and camping experience. As people discover this spectacular area, public use is increasing rapidly.
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