Popular trail running locales like the Big Daddy Loop atop Lookout Mountain may continuously call your name, but Chattanooga has far more to offer beyond the mountain’s undoubtedly impressive trails. Here’s a quick sampling of other local gems to keep in mind as the weather cools down.
Little Cedar Mountain Trail
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Nature-lovers might be enamored by this trail for its diversity of plant and animal species, but runners will fall in love with it for its diverse topography and elevation change. The loop trail’s steady ascent offers a nice workout for those who approach it from a counterclockwise direction, which takes runners up past a panoramic vista overlooking the water, then down a steep descent. Those looking for more of a challenge, however, can switch up the direction for a more strenuous climb.
Distance: 3.3 miles