Near Blue Loop
Lots of large tulip poplar trees along this trail.
Near Blue Loop
Just a cool looking part of the trail on a rainy day.
Near Blue Loop
You'll find wild ferns in the more shaded wet sections of the trail.
Near Blue Loop
A large fallen tulip poplar tree.
Near Blue Loop
This invasive plant is Amur Honeysuckle. It produces leaves earlier and drops them later, which prevents sunlight from reaching native plants, and it's also allelopathic (produces biochemicals that prevent other plans from growing nearby).

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Blue Loop

3.8 (6 Ratings)
Easy loop hike near downtown Chattanooga.
3.5
mi
Distance
678
ft
Gain
moderate
Difficulty
Dogs Allowed

Route Details

Flatter
Steeper
3.54mi
Distance
678ft
Elevation Gain
678ft
Elevation Loss
45%
Max Grade
978ft
High Point
773ft
Low Point
Path Type
Loop
Description
The trails are singletrack, mainly dirt with some rock and roots. Downed trees are removed from the trail. Dogs are allowed, tend to be mainly off leash. The trail is very easy to follow, there are two main intersections, the first on Double J and Gig City, the second at Gig City and Hill City. Cherokee Trail is a brown blaze that cuts between these trails and is crossed at each intersection. There are a few climbs with switchbacks and blind corners for bikers. Nice plateaus between the uphill sections. The trail is mainly shaded with a few pockets of sun.

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Contributors
Kate Miller