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Stringer's Ridge Spears Ave. Trailhead
4.5 ★★★★★ 116 Google reviews · Running trail in Chattanooga, Tennessee · Open 24 hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Natural surface
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Open 24 hours
Confirmed from Stringer's Ridge Spears Ave. 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.
Kid-friendly park and trail system with restrooms, picnic tables, grills, and scenic views.
What runners say about Stringer's Ridge Spears Ave. Trailhead
“Great trails and so close to downtown, its a beautiful place to get away after work for a few hours.”
Great hike and good workout. It's a shared biking and hiking trail but only encountered a few bikers. We love hiking with water views and there was only a small creek at the bottom of the trail. Says it is 3.3 miles but somehow we hiked 4 miles. Look for the miniature fairy village along the way.
I wanna find a cool place right in the middle of Hill city to take the kids. This place has awesome trail running hiking walking and biking around as well. It was just a day where I learned that this looks like there was an old house foundation or something cool that was here so it’d be fun now the history of this…
Good workout and great views! Was muddy when I went but I had on boots so it was fine. Trail signs were a little confusing since some just took you to residential areas but lots of other hikers on there and has bathrooms and tables at the trail start.
Nice little trail system. Some people insist on trail running or walking with their dogs off leash. Just expect to have to deal with that until people learn to be considerate or leash laws are better enforced.
Trail conditions & character
“Great trails and so close to downtown, its a beautiful place to get away after work for a few hours.”
“Great parking lot to start your hike on Stringers Ridge.”
“Trail signs were a little confusing since some just took you to residential areas but lots of other hikers on there and has bathrooms and tables at the trail start.”
“Listen for cyclists, especially if you have dogs or children on the blue trail.”
“It is frequented by mountain bikers and features blind hills and sharp turns.”
“Fun single track mtn biking only a few minutes from downtown!”
Plan your run at Stringer's Ridge Spears Ave. Trailhead
The practical stuff
- AccessOpen 24 hours — no gate to beat, so a 5am or a 10pm run both work
- 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
- DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
Hours
| Monday | Open 24 hours |
| Tuesday | Open 24 hours |
| Wednesday | Open 24 hours |
| Thursday | Open 24 hours |
| Friday | Open 24 hours |
| Saturday | Open 24 hours |
| Sunday | Open 24 hours |
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