Nearby Outdoor Activities

White Oak Mountain (AKA: SAU Biology Trails) is located next Southern Adventist University and comprises many kinds of trails based on skill levels. Whether you want to go for a chill ride, or shred some downhill, white oak has it all. Enterprise South Nature Park: A gorgeous nature preserve to enjoy! The park is huge! And there are pretty decent mountain biking trails for all levels of bikers and hikers. There are also picnic spots with tables and shelters.

With more than 200 horizontal feet of 40-foot to 60-foot climbs, as well as plenty of surrounding bouldering opportunities, the Goliath Wall has been bolted for top-rope use and boasts many climbing routes ranging from 5.6 to 5.10+. The Goliath Wall serves many purposes. In particular, it is a training wall for the outdoor leadership rock climbing and technical rescue rigging classes, as well as for the Hamilton County Cave and Cliff Rescue Team. Of course, it provides plenty of recreational climbing opportunities for students and the community, and it is an important part of the campus Dusk ‘til Dawn Adventure Race.

Harrison Bay State Park is a 1,200 acre park with approximately 40 miles of Chickamauga Lake shoreline. This beautiful wooded park is a haven for campers, golfers, boaters and fishermen, as well as picnickers and other day-use visitors from Chattanooga and the surrounding tri-state area. It has one of the most complete marina facilities available on any of the TVA lakes and all types of boats and water recreation vehicles are allowed at the park. Camping, kayaking, paddle boarding is many of the popular activity at Harrison Bay State Park.