The Tennessee River Gorge, 27,000 acres of land carved through the Cumberland Mountains by 26 miles of the Tennessee River, is one of the most unique natural treasures in the Southeast. It is the only large river canyon bordering a mid-size city and is the fourth largest river canyon east of the Mississippi.

The scenic terrain of the Tennessee River Gorge creates a unique diversity of land forms. The land provides habitats for more than a thousand varieties of plants, ferns, trees, grasses and flowers as well as a rich wildlife population. Many of these are rare or endangered species such as the Mountain Skullcap and birds like the Osprey and Bald Eagle. Dozens of archaeological sites bear evidence of man's presence in the Gorge for at least 10,000 years.

Related Activities: hiking, walking, running, flat water paddling

Mailing Address:
535 Chestnut Street
Suite 208
Chattanooga, TN 37402

Distance from Outdoor Chattanooga HQ: 20 minute drive

Map(s) and directions:
Take State Highway 27 North toward Signal Mountain. Take Signal Mountain Exit off 27. You will be on 27/127. Proceed toward Signal Mountain.

At the base of Signal Mountain, at the intersection of Highway 127 North and Highway 27 West, turn left onto Highway 27

Proceed exactly 4 miles. Just beyond "Sue & Ed's Grocery" on your left, you will come to the new bridge at Suck Creek. At the end of the bridge, take a sharp left onto a country road that runs parallel to the river. (If you begin going up the mountain after Suck Creek Bridge, you have missed your turn.)

From the Suck Creek Bridge to the Pot House is 4 miles. It is a two-story cabin on the left. Please drive up the gravel road on your immediate right then turn again into the parking lot. We prefer you not drive down the Pot House driveway unless you are dropping something off.
 
Activity type: leisure, family

Dates/Hours: Call the main number (423) 266-0314 for hours