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Glen Falls Trailhead
4.8 ★★★★★ 105 Google reviews · Running trail in Chattanooga, Tennessee · Hours vary
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Natural surface
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Not reported
Confirmed from Glen Falls Trailhead's own listing, the park or land manager's website, and runner reviews. Blank cells mean we could not verify that fact — we would rather say "not reported" than invent one. There is no Easy / Moderate / Hard rating on this page on purpose: a one-word difficulty score tells you nothing about whether a trail suits your run. Surface, distance, shade and hours do.
What runners say about Glen Falls Trailhead
“Take the stone steps leading up to what looks like a mini cave, you’ll go through and along the waterfall for a very scenic hike.”
This is a beautiful trail. It's mostly downhill going in and mostly uphill coming back. I thought I was at the end of the trail, but there's a rock cave you go through to go further up the falls. This part is rocky and requires a little climbing, but I was able to do it with my 1 year-old pup and wearing a backpack.
Nice little mile hike for kids as long as they can watch where they're going. There are a bunch of tree roots and rocks on the path that are trip hazards. I'm overweight and my kids are 13 and 9 and we all survived the hike. The uphill parts were a bit intense but we made it. Pretty views made it all worth it.
Nice trail. Waterfall is pretty cool. Well worth transversing. Just make sure you don't take your personal pet, only take pets you are leasing. 🤣
This trail is on the way up to Rock City—it’s easy to miss. It’s a great 1–2 hour walk featuring a charming mini waterfall. Definitely worth the stop if you enjoy discovering 'hidden' spots. Parking spots could be a problem, depending on the time. The available space can park maximum 7 or 8 cars.
Trail conditions & character
“Take the stone steps leading up to what looks like a mini cave, you’ll go through and along the waterfall for a very scenic hike.”
“Parking is VERY limited at the trailhead, but there's a lot of turnover, so if you don't see something at the first pass, come back.”
“This part is rocky and requires a little climbing, but I was able to do it with my 1 year-old pup and wearing a backpack.”
“Be sure to use the restroom beforehand and bring water to stay hydrated!”
Plan your run at Glen Falls Trailhead
The practical stuff
- AccessHours vary — hours are not posted for this trail, so check before an early or late run
- SurfaceNatural surface — easiest on the joints and the most fun, but expect roots, rocks and mud after rain
- DistanceNot reported. Trail systems often quote total path mileage rather than a single loop, so measure the route you actually want before you drive out.
- ShadeNot reported. Assume some of it is exposed and carry water in summer.
- At the trailheadparking, restrooms — reported by runners
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