Moderate
Lookout Mountain
Glen Falls Trail
Old CCC stonework switchbacks down to a seasonal falls. Best in the week after a good rain, quiet almost any weekday.
2.1Miles
560′Gain
1–1.5Time
WaterfallStone stepsDog friendly
Hiking · Lookout Mountain
Sunset Rock
Moderate· Dog friendly
1.4Miles
420′Gain
45–60Time
ModerateLevel
The Trail
Sunset Rock earns its name honestly. The trail is short but front-loads its climb, switchbacking up through hardwoods before the trees drop away and the whole Tennessee River valley opens up beneath a broad sandstone ledge.
It's a favourite for a reason, which means it gets busy on clear evenings — arrive an hour before sundown to claim a spot on the rock. The wind funnels straight up the gorge here, so bring a layer even in summer.
The same crag is a historic climbing area; you'll often see ropes rigged below the overlook. Keep dogs leashed near the edge, and pack out everything you bring in.
The Climb
Highlights
- Valley overlook
- Sunset viewpoint
- Climbers' crag
More Trails to Walk
All hiking →Easy
North Shore
Stringer's Ridge
The city's closest real trail network — a wooded loop with a skyline overlook you can reach on a lunch break.
3.2Miles
340′Gain
1–1.5Time
Skyline viewTrail runningDog friendly
Strenuous
Signal Mountain
Signal Point to Edwards Point
A rocky out-and-back along the gorge rim on the Cumberland Trail. Exposed sections, big payoff, no shade at midday.
5.4Miles
780′Gain
2.5–3Time
Gorge rimCumberland TrailDog friendly