Chattanooga: West Rim Loop
This easy 4-mile loop plunges you into a deep canyon to view high waterfalls, then skirts up the canyon rim, passing impressive overlooks in Cloudland Canyon State Park.
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Trail Facts
- Distance: 4.7
Waypoints
WRL001
Location: 34.8348388671875, -85.4806823730469
Begin on marked trail on N end of lot, swing SW
WRL002
Location: 34.8335494995117, -85.4835968017578
Sidetrip: Turn R; trail leads to two high waterfalls. Return to main trail, then continue straight
WRL003
Location: 34.8334655761719, -85.4839172363281
Bear L @ Y onto West Rim Loop Trail; follow yellow blazes
WRL004
Location: 34.8367004394531, -85.4832305908203
Large rock outcropping to R, with excellent views of far cliff
WRL005
Location: 34.8387336730957, -85.4841995239258
Straight @ trail junction
WRL006
Location: 34.8405914306641, -85.4855728149414
Trail to campsite on L
WRL007
Location: 34.8460845947266, -85.4895172119141
Cross paved road; head N
WRL008
Location: 34.8385848999023, -85.481315612793
Vista overlooks ravine and cliffs to S and E
WRL009
Location: 34.8389129638672, -85.4839553833008
Cross bridge; turn L, following yellow blazes
WRL010
Location: 34.8337364196777, -85.4838943481445
Turn R toward overlook; .3 mile back to trailhead