About us
"I chose the road less travelled… Now I don’t know where I am."
"Never follow someone else's path unless you're in the woods and you're lost, and you see a path. By all means, you should follow that." - Ellen Degeneres
"Bring a compass. It's awkward when you have to eat your friends." - Unknown
So maybe we caught your interest?
Quick note then I’ll tell you what we’re about. We’ve never gotten lost or had to look at members as a food source. This is Chattanooga Outdoor Adventures not the Donner Party (some of you will get that).
We enjoys the outdoors in all forms. Events like Hiking, Rafting, Kayaking, and everything else.
But wait there’s more! I sound like a Ginsu knife commercial. Let’s not let any of the Donners have one of those.
We also plan other great activities in and around Chattanooga. Not just hiking. Musical events, food and wine festivals. A concert in a cave, you get the idea
It’s an open group and would love to get everyone involved and plan a lot of different things. Inclusion and fun are key.
Not just hiking, Adventures of all kinds
Upcoming events
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Music at the Mansion-Departure & CSO
Gordon Lee Mansion, 217 Cove Rd, Chickamauga, GA 30707, USA, Chickamauga, GA, USFollow the link to the tickets. Be sure to buy a ticket.
It's $20 bucks. Surely belting out Journey songs is worth 20 bucks. Plus, there is a symphony orchestra, so it's classy and cheap like me.
When the lights go down in Chattanooga, and the sun shines on West Chickamauga Creek, oh ooh I wanna be at a concert by the mansion.
Okay, today has been a busy day for me, so I will make this short and sweet. I could have fun with the lyrics stuff. This taking some time off thing has been a lot of work, but I like to work. I have been busy. I have always wanted to do this. It is the Journey Tribute Band Departure, complete with the Chattanooga Symphony Orchestra as backup.
Here is the plan. We go there, watch the show, and have fun. I have not worked out how to meet up there since I have never been, but let's find a way to do that.
After I guess we go our separate ways. No touching and going our separate ways, though.
This is the final show for the season
Here is the Facebook link to the event.
Facebook Event PageHere is the link to the tickets.
Tickets hereDon't Stop Believin', hold on to the feeling. Right down the line, it's been you and me.
Forever yours faithfully
Michael14 attendees
Hiking is Back-Cravens House to Upper Guild Trail
Cravens House, Cravens Terrace, Lookout Mountain, TN 37350, USA, Lookout Mountain, TN, USSo I am going to try to post several hikes and a couple of other events today. I am told my write-ups are too long. so this writeup is brought to you by Cyberdyne Systems
"Resistance is futile, but snacks are still highly encouraged." Cyberdyne Systems
Some of you will get that. This is an after church Funday hike.
Join us for a scenic, group-friendly hike on the historic Upper Guild Trail to Cravens House! This is the perfect outing if you want beautiful Lookout Mountain views without grueling, steep climbs. Because the trail follows an old railway bed, the incline is incredibly gentle and steady, making it easy to chat, socialize, and hike side-by-side.
We will wrap up our trek at the historic Cravens House before heading over to The Taphouse for post-hike drinks and food! This route offers a fantastic mix of shade, Civil War history, and beautiful wooded scenery.Step-by-Step Directions
- The Start: Park for free at the Cravens House parking lot. Head to the right of the historic home to locate the trailhead. [1, 2, 3]
- Rifle Pits to the Guild: Take the Rifle Pits Trail heading down the slope. You'll pass historic Civil War earthworks before hitting a junction. Turn left onto the Guild Trail. [1]
- Cruising the Guild & Upper Truck: This section is incredibly smooth, following an old 1880s narrow-gauge railroad bed. You'll pass under the towering tracks of the Lookout Mountain Incline Railway. Continue onto the connected Upper Truck Trail, a wide gravel service road. [1, 2, 3, 4, 5]
- The Climb to Sunset Rock: Watch your trail signs carefully. Turn left onto the Gum Springs Trail. This is the toughest, steepest part of the hike—it climbs abruptly over rocks and roots right up to the base of the massive sandstone cliffs. [1, 2]
- Sunset Rock to Cravens House: Pop out at Sunset Rock for sweeping views of the Tennessee River and Chattanooga Valley. Once you've taken in the view, take the Cravens House Trail (intersecting with the Bluff Trail system) to make a steady, scenic descent right back down to your car
📍 Meetup Details
- Date: Sunday, October 11, 2026
- Time: 1:30 PM
- Distance: ~5.0 miles total (Out-and-Back)
- Difficulty: Easy to Moderate (Modest, gentle elevation gain)
- Pace: Casual / Social
- Meeting Location: Cravens House Parking Lot (1110 Cravens Terrace, Chattanooga, TN 37409). This lot is spacious and perfect for a larger group. (Plus, it avoids the crowded Ruby Falls traffic!) [1]
🍔 Post-Hike Social
After we finish the hike, we'll head down the mountain to The Taphouse to grab a bite to eat, celebrate a successful trail run, and keep the conversation going.
🎒 What to Bring- Comfortable walking or hiking shoes
- Plenty of water and snack for me!
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Past events
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