Join us for one of the most scenic hiking trails overlooking the Tennessee Valley River Gorge. Signal Mountain is the southern tip of the Cumberland range. The trail follows bluff tops and ridges 1,800 and 2,000 ft. above sea level, drops into ravines lush with hemlocks towering over tangled growths of laurel and rhododendron, and crosses Middle, Julia, and Suck creeks. The view from Edwards Point covers a long stretch of the "Grand Canyon of the Tennessee," with historic Williams Island below on the left and the city of Chattanooga in the background.

We will begin our hike on the Mullins Cove trail in Prentice Cooper State Park. At mile 3.4 we will take in the views of Suck Creek and the Tennessee River at Lawson's rock. We will continue on, and at mile 5.6 descend the stairs and cross Highway 27. A swinging bridge will take us across suck creek only to expose an arduous .6 mile climb up a ridge. We will then walk the ridge crest and make a steep decent toward North suck creek. At 7 miles we will cross another suspension bridge over North Suck creek. After climbing switchbacks up the ridge we will come to Mushroom rock and proceed on to Edwards point. After taking in the views we will descend into the gorge and finally make the accent to Signal point at 13.7miles!

NOTE: You need to be in good cardiovascular condition to participate in this hike!

Required Items: Hiking Shoes and Cold Weather Hiking Attire, Water - 2 liters, Lunch and Snacks
Recommended Items: Camera, Trekking Poles, a Smile!
Tine: 8:00 am
Distance: 13.7 miles
Type: - One way
Terrain: Strenuous
Rating: Strenuous
Expected Pace: Moderate 2-3mph
Expected Duration: 7-8 hrs including time for views and driving

Drive time: 30 Minutes

Carpool Location: Will be emailed

Carpool Costs: Your driver will determine the actual costs, and divide among riders. Please be courteous and pay your driver.
Note: This is a cold weather hike. Please be prepared with layered clothing, gloves, and head cover. This is not a beginner hike!