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Mountain bike race at Lula Lake Land Trust on Lookout Mountain. Register via BikeReg....

Lula Lake opens to the public on the first and last weekends of each month. Reserve ahead - $16 per visit....

Lula Lake opens to the public on the first and last weekends of each month. Reserve ahead - $16 per visit....

Lula Lake opens to the public on the first and last weekends of each month. Reserve ahead - $16 per visit....

Lula Lake opens to the public on the first and last weekends of each month. Reserve ahead - $16 per visit....

Lula Lake opens to the public on the first and last weekends of each month. Reserve ahead - $16 per visit....

Lula Lake opens to the public on the first and last weekends of each month. Reserve ahead - $16 per visit....

Lula Lake opens to the public on the first and last weekends of each month. Reserve ahead - $16 per visit....

Lula Lake opens to the public on the first and last weekends of each month. Reserve ahead - $16 per visit....

Lula Lake opens to the public on the first and last weekends of each month. Reserve ahead - $16 per visit....

Lula Lake opens to the public on the first and last weekends of each month. Reserve ahead - $16 per visit....

Lula Lake opens to the public on the first and last weekends of each month. Reserve ahead - $16 per visit....

Lula Lake opens to the public on the first and last weekends of each month. Reserve ahead - $16 per visit....

Lula Lake opens to the public on the first and last weekends of each month. Reserve ahead - $16 per visit....

Lula Lake opens to the public on the first and last weekends of each month. Reserve ahead - $16 per visit....

Lula Lake opens to the public on the first and last weekends of each month. Reserve ahead - $16 per visit....

Lula Lake opens to the public on the first and last weekends of each month. Reserve ahead - $16 per visit....

Lula Lake opens to the public on the first and last weekends of each month. Reserve ahead - $16 per visit....

Lula Lake opens to the public on the first and last weekends of each month. Reserve ahead - $16 per visit....

Lula Lake opens to the public on the first and last weekends of each month. Reserve ahead - $16 per visit....

Lula Lake opens to the public on the first and last weekends of each month. Reserve ahead - $16 per visit....

Lula Lake opens to the public on the first and last weekends of each month. Reserve ahead - $16 per visit....

Lula Lake opens to the public on the first and last weekends of each month. Reserve ahead - $16 per visit....

Lula Lake opens to the public on the first and last weekends of each month. Reserve ahead - $16 per visit....

Lula Lake opens to the public on the first and last weekends of each month. Reserve ahead - $16 per visit....

Lula Lake opens to the public on the first and last weekends of each month. Reserve ahead - $16 per visit....

Lula Lake opens to the public on the first and last weekends of each month. Reserve ahead - $16 per visit....

Lula Lake opens to the public on the first and last weekends of each month. Reserve ahead - $16 per visit....

Lula Lake opens to the public on the first and last weekends of each month. Reserve ahead - $16 per visit....

Trail running race at Lula Lake Land Trust on Lookout Mountain. Register via UltraSignUp....

Bike Night every Tuesday starting at 6pm at Hutton & Smith Brewing Co. on the Southside. Ride in, grab a $3 pint, and hang with the local cycling crowd. Dogs welcome, 21+....

Bike Night every Tuesday starting at 6pm at Hutton & Smith Brewing Co. on the Southside. Ride in, grab a $3 pint, and hang with the local cycling crowd. Dogs welcome, 21+....

Bike Night every Tuesday starting at 6pm at Hutton & Smith Brewing Co. on the Southside. Ride in, grab a $3 pint, and hang with the local cycling crowd. Dogs welcome, 21+....

Bike Night every Tuesday starting at 6pm at Hutton & Smith Brewing Co. on the Southside. Ride in, grab a $3 pint, and hang with the local cycling crowd. Dogs welcome, 21+....

Bike Night every Tuesday starting at 6pm at Hutton & Smith Brewing Co. on the Southside. Ride in, grab a $3 pint, and hang with the local cycling crowd. Dogs welcome, 21+....

Bike Night every Tuesday starting at 6pm at Hutton & Smith Brewing Co. on the Southside. Ride in, grab a $3 pint, and hang with the local cycling crowd. Dogs welcome, 21+....

Bike Night every Tuesday starting at 6pm at Hutton & Smith Brewing Co. on the Southside. Ride in, grab a $3 pint, and hang with the local cycling crowd. Dogs welcome, 21+....

Bike Night every Tuesday starting at 6pm at Hutton & Smith Brewing Co. on the Southside. Ride in, grab a $3 pint, and hang with the local cycling crowd. Dogs welcome, 21+....

Bike Night every Tuesday starting at 6pm at Hutton & Smith Brewing Co. on the Southside. Ride in, grab a $3 pint, and hang with the local cycling crowd. Dogs welcome, 21+....

Bike Night every Tuesday starting at 6pm at Hutton & Smith Brewing Co. on the Southside. Ride in, grab a $3 pint, and hang with the local cycling crowd. Dogs welcome, 21+....

Bike Night every Tuesday starting at 6pm at Hutton & Smith Brewing Co. on the Southside. Ride in, grab a $3 pint, and hang with the local cycling crowd. Dogs welcome, 21+....

Bike Night every Tuesday starting at 6pm at Hutton & Smith Brewing Co. on the Southside. Ride in, grab a $3 pint, and hang with the local cycling crowd. Dogs welcome, 21+....

Bike Night every Tuesday starting at 6pm at Hutton & Smith Brewing Co. on the Southside. Ride in, grab a $3 pint, and hang with the local cycling crowd. Dogs welcome, 21+....

Bike Night every Tuesday starting at 6pm at Hutton & Smith Brewing Co. on the Southside. Ride in, grab a $3 pint, and hang with the local cycling crowd. Dogs welcome, 21+....

The Appalachian Conservation Institute leads a guided hike at Little Sequatchie Cove, a protected natural area with conservation education along the trail....

Rooted Paths leads a flat, beginner-friendly hike along Big Soddy Creek Gulf on a wide gravel trail suitable for all skill levels....

Outdoor Chattanooga leads a guided 8-mile ride along the South Chickamauga Creek Greenway. The flat, paved route is ideal for casual and beginner cyclists....

The Chattanooga Bike Club meets the third Monday of each month at Outdoor Chattanooga in Coolidge Park to plan group rides and welcome new cyclists....

The Chattanooga Grotto caving club meets the first Monday of each month at Outdoor Chattanooga in Coolidge Park. Newcomers are always welcome....

Outdoor Chattanooga leads a guided hike through Shakerag Hollow at Sewanee, one of the most vibrant fall color locations in the Southeast....

Outdoor Chattanooga leads a relaxed family paddle on North Chickamauga Creek. The flat water is beginner-friendly and all canoes and gear are provided....

Paddle Chickamauga Lake by moonlight on this guided evening kayak timed for the Hunter's Moon. Guides lead the group around the lake islands as the moon rises....

Outdoor Chattanooga leads a free guided bicycle tour through Chickamauga and Chattanooga National Military Park. Instructors provide historical context at key Civil War positions....

Paddle the Tennessee River Gorge on a guided kayak tour focused on Chief Dragging Canoe and the Cherokee history of the river corridor....

Paddle the downtown Chattanooga waterfront on a beginner-friendly guided kayak tour. Guides cover the city's industrial history and riverfront transformation from the water....

Paddle to Patton Island on a free guided kayak tour led by National Park educators. The route covers Civil War history tied to Tennessee River crossings....

Outdoor Chattanooga's FUNdamentals class teaches new riders balance, braking, and bike control in a controlled field environment....

Try disc golf for the first time with Outdoor Chattanooga. Instructors cover grip, stance, and throwing technique before leading a short beginner-friendly round....

Outdoor Chattanooga runs an evening beginner mountain biking class on a grass field at Coolidge Park. Loaner bikes and helmets are available....

Outdoor Chattanooga teaches beginner mountain bike skills through progressive drills on a flat grass field at Coolidge Park. Bikes and helmets available to borrow....

A late-October beginner mountain biking class from Outdoor Chattanooga. The session covers core skills on a grass field with loaner bikes and helmets available....

Outdoor Chattanooga teaches beginner mountain biking skills on a controlled grass field at Coolidge Park. Loaner bikes and helmets are available....

Outdoor Chattanooga offers a single-session bike riding class for adults and children who are learning for the first time or want a refresher....

Celebrate National Take a Hike Day with a hike led by the Director of Outdoor Chattanooga....

Outdoor Chattanooga and the Tennessee Aquarium lead a guided after-dark nature walk exploring nocturnal ecology and wildlife in the Chattanooga area....

The Cherokee Chapter of the Tennessee Sierra Club holds its monthly meeting at Outdoor Chattanooga to plan outings and discuss conservation. Open to the public....

Outdoor Chattanooga's Silver Adventures program hosts a plein air painting session at Coolidge Park for adults 60 and older. No formal art training needed....

Toddler Treks visits Sterchi Farm for a short nature walk and hands-on outdoor exploration. Designed for children ages 1-5 with a parent or caregiver....

Trail Quest is Outdoor Chattanooga's beginner mountain biking program. Classes start on a grass field and build toward light trail riding over multiple sessions....

Trail Quest is Outdoor Chattanooga's beginner mountain biking program. Saturday sessions build field fundamentals and prepare riders for light trail riding....

Trail Quest is Outdoor Chattanooga's beginner mountain biking program. Classes start on a grass field and build toward light trail riding....

Outdoor Chattanooga hosts a volunteer info session at its Coolidge Park center. Staff explain how to get involved with upcoming outdoor programs....

Outdoor Chattanooga's volunteer orientation covers how to get involved with outdoor programs at Coolidge Park. Attendance is required before joining any volunteer crew....

Outdoor Chattanooga runs a Halloween-themed try-archery session at Coolidge Park. Participants shoot at zombie targets with all equipment and instruction provided....

Day two of Outdoor Chattanooga's Halloween archery series at Coolidge Park. Shoot zombie targets with staff instruction and all equipment provided....

The final session of Outdoor Chattanooga's Halloween archery weekend. Try archery with a zombie-survival theme at Coolidge Park, with all gear provided....

A members-only evening at Reflection Riding to mark the autumn equinox with native plants, tea, and yoga....

An outdoor evening concert at Reflection Riding featuring Barefoot Nellie....

An outdoor evening concert at Reflection Riding featuring Donna the Buffalo....

An outdoor evening concert at Reflection Riding featuring the Jon Stickley Trio....

An outdoor evening concert at Reflection Riding featuring Kasvot Chätt....

An outdoor evening concert at Reflection Riding featuring the band Yarn....

A weekend fall plant sale at Reflection Riding with native plants from Crabtree Farms....

A free tree giveaway at Reflection Riding, with up to two trees per household....

A fundraising night for Reflection Riding at Oddstory Brewing's Central taproom....

A midday session at Reflection Riding about its mission and sustainability work, with Green|Spaces....

An evening Owl Odyssey program at Reflection Riding with ASL interpretation, open to all....

An evening birds-of-prey program at Reflection Riding with ASL interpretation, open to all....

A guided outdoor wellness session at Reflection Riding, presented with The Chattery....

A one-hour intro to Hawaiian hula dance at Reflection Riding, presented with The Chattery....

A chili cook-off during MAINx24 that raises money for Reflection Riding....

A Master Gardener talk at Reflection Riding on low-maintenance native grasses....

An outdoor performance at Reflection Riding inspired by "Peter and the Wolf," with the Chattanooga Symphony & Opera....

A hands-on plant propagation workshop with the nursery team at Reflection Riding....

A timed trail running event at Reflection Riding with 3, 6, and 9-hour options on a 2.1-mile loop....

A trail race day at Reflection Riding offering a half marathon and a 4.5-mile course....

An hour with the barn owls of Reflection Riding, the ghosts of the night woods....

A hands-on volunteer workshop at Reflection Riding to remove invasive plants and restore native habitat....

An evening at Reflection Riding on its mission and sustainability work, with light refreshments....

A dog-friendly trail race day at Reflection Riding, presented by Mountain View Ford....

A morning waterway cleanup at Reflection Riding as part of the Tennessee River Rescue....

Meet the resident red wolves and walk a mindful trail at Reflection Riding during the Wolf Moon....

Dine at White Duck Taco Shop and a share of sales supports Reflection Riding....

A native plant sale at Reflection Riding featuring selections from the Wild Ones group....

A guided tour of the Native Animal Area at Reflection Riding to meet the resident animal ambassadors....

A morning program on the birds of prey at Reflection Riding and their role in the local ecosystem....

A guided tree identification walk through the woods at Reflection Riding....

The big guide to Cloudland Canyon State Park for hiking, waterfalls, caves, mountain biking, camping, disc golf, and nearby restaurants, plus in-depth details on each....

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