Over and Under Raccoon Mountain

An over and under mountain you ask? Yes it’s true! Just when you think you have hiked plenty of mountains, you get the opportunity to hike over and under this mountain! Raccoon Mountain is just 10 minutes from downtown Chattanooga. This mountain offers an over-under experience like no other. You will also get to enjoy Raccoon Mountain Caverns. This cave is rated as one of the top 10 caves in the country. Inside the cave there and many neat things to see. Stalactites, stalagmites, soda straws, flow stone, natural bridges and much, much more. This part of your journey will take you about 45 minutes to enjoy the walking tour. You can also be more adventurous and sign up for the wild cave expedition, which outfits you with spelunking gear and a guide. These tours take from one to six hours, which ever one you decide to take on that day. Now, when your are ready for daylight, head on up to higher ground. The top of Raccoon Mountain is just a 15 minute drive and offers biking and hiking trails around TVA’s vast reservoir. Beautiful view include the Tennessee River, lots of mountains of course and the reservoir, which is a 12 billion gallon man made lake. In the same area, there are many trails to explore in the area. You can ride up to Laurel Point by car for a great area to have a picnic or play some volleyball. East Overlook is another great scenic spot. It offers panoramic views of downtown Chattanooga and more trails. Pets are allowed on a leash for the trails in most areas. Trails range from beginner to advanced and detailed maps are available at the link below.


So plan a great weekend get away at Deer Creek Cabin or Rocky Top Cabin and be sure to take a trip to Chattanooga and see Over and Under Raccoon Mountain.

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