North Chickamauga Creek Gorge State Park

Name: After Thanksgiving Day Hike
Start: 2026-11-27T09:00:00-05:00
Location: North Chickamauga Creek Gorge State Park

Tennessee State Park

⚠️ Closures Due To Improvement Project

Beginning March 23, 2026 and lasting for approximately one year, improvements will be made to create a safer, more accessible experience for visitors.

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This includes paving the parking area, improving the park entrance, adding an ADA-accessible river viewing pier, and installing a restroom. During this time, the following areas will be closed and inaccessible: Montlake Road Entrance and the Main Trailhead Blue Hole Trail & Blue Hole Access Hogskin Loop Trail Stripmine Falls Cumberland Trail from the Main Trailhead to Boston Branch Overlook __ Learn more and view the map of the closed area on our safety information page.

Know Before You Go
The park often experiences high visitation. Please do not park on roadsides or in non-designated areas. If the park is full, please consider visiting another state park in the area. Access to all areas along the creek may close due to inclement weather and/or rising waters. A four-point, color-coded rating system is used to determine the closing of creek access areas. Rangers and staff may close areas with little to no notice to park visitors. Learn more on our safety information page.

Facility closures
The Blue Hole Trail is closed. The Cumberland Trail - North Chickamauga Section is partially closed. The Hogskin Loop trail is closed. The Springfield Trail is partially closed.

🚧 Trail closures — check details

Hours8:00 AM - 7:00 PM

CampingYes

RV hookupsWater only

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North Chickamauga Creek Gorge State Park hours

8:00 AM - 7:00 PM

Hours as published by Tennessee State Parks. Check the official page before a long drive.

About North Chickamauga Creek Gorge State Park

6,000 acres of gorge cut into Walden's Ridge just north of Chattanooga, walled by sandstone bluffs. The trail follows the creek up to the Blue Hole, the swimming spot the park is known for.