Collegedale Track and Trail run
Thatcher Switch Recreation Area Chattanooga weekly group runs
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Hiking · Mountain Biking · Trail RunningActivities
East Brainerd, Collegedale & White Oak MountainTN
Southern Adventist UniversityManaged by
800+ acres, ~21-25 mi stacked loops (Southern Cross, Cottontail, Nutty Buddy, Barred Owl); intermediate-to-difficult higher up. Trailforks rid 10754 (35 trails, 21 mi, Caution 2026-07-05). SORBA Google link 35.0428213,-85.0542429; OSM unnamed trailhead node 2897088146 at 35.04829,-85.05484.
Fee: FreeHours: Sunrise to sunset (SORBA); Trailforks/Outdoor Chattanooga: trails open until 10 PM daily
Parking & getting there
Trailhead parking provided by the university on campus (upper lot = REM Cycles Thursday ride meeting point); restrooms; bike stand with wash area.
On the calendar
Upcoming events here
Radcliffe’s run/walk
Little Debbie Park, The Commons Chattanooga weekly group runs
Collegedale Track and Trail run
Thatcher Switch Recreation Area Chattanooga weekly group runs
Nearby
Close to here
Biology Trails at White Oak
Southern Adventist University DCG
Southern Adventist University
Student Cave
Thatcher Switch Recreation Area
Bauxite Ridge (Fenton Forest)
Source: SORBA Chattanooga & clubs