Dawn redwoods reflected in the upper lake at Reflection Riding ArboretumChattanooga2018 · CC BY-SA 4.0
South Cumberland & Sequatchie Valley Paddling access

Nickajack Bat Cave

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South Cumberland & Sequatchie ValleyTN
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Worth the side trip in the warm months. This cave is home to tens of thousands of endangered gray bats, who use it as a nursery cave. Paddle to the mouth of the cave and watch the bats come out to feed at dusk.

Tennessee River Blueway map (Outdoor Chattanooga WPGMZA marker id 52). Worth the side trip in the warm months. This cave is home to tens of thousands of endangered gray bats, who use it as a nursery cave. Paddle to the mouth of the cave and watch the bats come out to feed at dusk.

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Nickajack Cave

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