Wild Trails News
By Sam Lennon I had only ever heard that Chattanooga Creek was a toxic wasteland, so I was expecting the worst when Randy invited me out for a paddle. But to my surprise, there were no mutant waterfowl or two-headed fish. Instead, we paddled along a peaceful creek. For an urban creek, it wasn’t half […]
Maclellan Island By: Sam Lennon Have you ever wondered about that island in the middle of the Tennessee River only a stone’s throw from downtown Chattanooga? Maybe you were enjoying a romantic stroll over the Walnut Street bridge when that forested island caught your eye. I know I have spent quite a few sunny afternoons […]
Composting Toilets:A Turds Eye View By Sam Lennon Pooping in the woods is more complicated than you think. There are quite a few differing methods, but one stands out among the crowd. The first, most common method of dealing with waste is the cathole excrement method. You dig a small hole, do your business, and […]
Chattanooga’s Mountain Biking Scene Is Going Downhill Fast Riders speed across freshly formed berms with only an index finger lightly placed on the brake lever. They snake down the trail with tremendous speed. The bikes are practically horizontal as they round each sweeping switchback. The leader of the pack turns the corner to face a […]
Do you love your local trails and waterways here in Chattanooga? Want to help keep those trails and waterways cleared and accessible? If that\’s a resounding “yeah!” from ya, then come join us on July 12th at OddStory Brewing Company for a night of giving back! There\’ll be goodies and gear from Fleet Feet Chattanooga, […]
In case you can’t tell, we’re big fans around here at Wild Trails of getting active and getting outside! One of the best ways to do both is through running, but it’s important to know a few tips to stay safe and healthy after you lace up those shoes. Recently a member of our Chattanooga […]
Challenge Yourself – Most Active Days and/or the Most Total Club Miles This time of year is perfect for spending time with friends and family, reflecting on the accomplishments of the past months and enjoying time with loved ones. It\’s also the period of time when most of us let our foot off the gas […]
This will be a night of food, fun and fundraising to support the ongoing work of Wild Trails, Chattanooga\’s Trail Protection Nonprofit. In addition to the many trail races organized by Wild Trails each year in the Chattanooga area, you might not know about all of the trail building, ongoing trail maintenance, community outreach programs, and […]
Day Three – September 9, 2017 – Clinch River to Kingston, TN 7:48pm – Yet another cool spot…downtown Kingston. Follow Randy\’s trip here and Share some encouragement on Facebook
Day Two – September 8, 2017 – Norris Dam to Oak Ridge, TN 6:59am – Having a tough time leaving this spot. Follow Randy\’s trip here and Share some encouragement on Facebook