12,000 acres with approximately 100 miles of dirt roads/trails. Multi-use trails open to motor vehicles, ATV’s, hiking, horseback riding. Roads/trails can be a mix of dirt, gravel, or rocks. Terrain varies from very easy to very steep.

Address: Marion County, TN

Related activities: trail riding, hiking

Distance from Outdoor Chattanooga HQ: 45 minutes

Map(s) and directions:
From Chattanooga, take Hwy 27 to Signal Mountain exit. Turn right onto Signal Mountain Rd. Turn left onto Hwy 27 (Suck Creek Rd.) Do not go up the mountain on Hwy 127. Continue on Hwy 27 for approximately 8 miles (into Marion County). Watch for sign of your left that says Prentice Cooper Wildlife Management Area. Turn left at that sign. Bear to left again at junction, and turn left at next road. Small sign says Prentice Cooper WMA. Go about one mile to check-in station on your left. Park at check-in station. Maps available through Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency, 615-484-9571 or 800-262-6704. Prentice Cooper manager’s office 615-658-2726.

Activity type: easy to difficult

Dates/Hours: dawn to dusk. Closed during managed hunts. Camping at check-in station lot or Davis Pond.

Estimated time: varies