Photo by Miguel Vieira
Stringer’s Ridge
Located in the heart of North Chattanooga and Red Bank, this 92-acre historic property is a completely forested park in the midst of the urban center.
History of Stringer's Ridge
Stringer's Ridge Trail Map
Stringers Ridge Park is a beautiful 92-acre forested park with a robust trail system located in the heart of the city. Thanks to a collaborative effort by nonprofits, municipalities, and private citizens, this important public place is now owned by the City of Chattanooga and City of Red Bank.
In 2007-08, Chattanooga’s North Shore was threatened by the potential development of 500 condos on historic Stringer’s Ridge. The concern of Chattanooga citizens against such a development spurred The Trust for Public Land to launch a $2.4 million capital campaign to purchase 37 acres on Stringer's Ridge. Inspired by the work of TPL and his fellow community members, Jimmy Hudson, the landowner of these 37 acres, also agreed to donate 55 additional acres of adjacent property to the conservation effort.
In 2009, the Tennessee River Gorge Trust became the conservation easement holder on the entire 92 acres. Thanks to this collaborative effort, Stringers Ridge Park is now one of our community’s most celebrated and popular outdoor spaces and will remain so for generations.
The City of Chattanooga and City of Red Bank now holds the fee simple rights to the 92 acres of Stringer's Ridge, and the Tennessee River Gorge Trust maintains a conservation easement on all 92 acres in perpetuity.
The Trails
Stringers Ridge is a 92-acre urban wilderness park located in the heart of North Chattanooga. The ridge overlooks the North Shore, the Tennessee River, and downtown Chattanooga’s revitalized waterfront. There are 7 miles of multi-use trails for both bikers and pedestrians, with some spur trails designated as foot-traffic only. The trail terrain consists of well-groomed singletrack with rolling hills and some short steep sections. Some of the trails are beginner friendly and family oriented, allowing for a leisurely stroll, while other sections are designated for more experienced hikers and bikers.
Directions
The park has two trailheads; one on the south end on Old Bell Avenue, the other is on the north end located on Spears Avenue. The Spears Avenue Trailhead has ample parking, restroom facilities, a bike repair station, and a pump track.
WANT TO VOLUNTEER?
Connect with the Friends of Stringer's Ridge. This all-volunteer crew has regular volunteer days to maintain and cut trails in the park.