Big Ridge Small Wild Area Trail

ADA Accessibility Notes

No ADA available

Big Ridge Small Wild Area Trail is located off TVA's Chickamauga Dam, about 10 miles northeast of Chattanooga. TVA protects this area because it is an old growth forest that includes several species of oaks, yellow poplar and shagbark hickory. Old growth forest means the plant community has survived for many years without outside disturbances (logging, intrusion of non-native species, human manipulation, etc.) and is exhibiting natural ecological turnover. The trail offers many wildlife viewing opportunities including wild turkeys, deer, red fox and turtles.

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Eco-Friendly Notes

TVA is a partner of Leave No Trace and requests that visitors follow Leave No Trace practices.

How to Get There

Near Chickamauga Dam, this trail can only be accessed from the main trail at Greenway Farm on Gann Store Road in Hixon TN.

https://www.google.com/maps/dir//35.114542,-85.22515/@35.1129278,-85.2242787,17z

Pet Friendly Notes

Pets are welcome but must be kept on a leash no longer than 6-feet. TVA is a partner of Leave No Trace and requests that visitors follow Leave No Trace practices, including picking up after your pet.

Trail Distance

1.3 mile loop

Vertical Gain or Loss

moderate