Here are upcoming news and events from Outdoor Chattanooga:
Ready to Rock: Introduction to Rock Climbing June 5 & 19
Join Outdoor Chattanooga for Ready to Rock: Introduction to Rock Climbing at the Walnut Wall in Coolidge Park on Sunday, June 5 and 19 from 5:30 - 8:00 p.m. No experience necessary and all equipment is provided. Gym shoes and longer shorts or athletic pants are recommended. Minors must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian to sign the assumption of risk and liability release form.
Free to the public and appropriate for the family, ages 5 & up. Climbing available on a first come first served basis. For more info, Email Outdoor Chattanooga or call (423) 643-6888.
Rapid Learning Program May 25, June 1, 8, 15, 22, & 29
Outdoor Chattanooga's Rapid Learning Program is back at Chester Frost Park every Wednesday evening offering two sessions from 6 - 7 and 7 - 8 p.m. Learn the basic skills of whitewater kayaking from our experienced instructors. All equipment is provided and first-timers are free. No reservations or experience necessary. For more information, email Outdoor Chattanooga or call 423-643-6888.
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Community Events This Week(end)
Velo Vixens & SORBA Weenie Ride & Social May 26
The Velo Vixens and SORBA Chattanooga host the Weenie Ride and Social on Thursday, May 26. This is an all skill levels, family friendly group mountain bike ride beginning at 6:00 p.m. at Laurel Point on Raccoon Mountain. After the ride, there will be a "weenie" cookout and social. Please RSVP on Facebook to ensure they have enough, but not too much food for everyone that attends.
Paddle School Mixer May 27
Are you signed up for TVCC Paddle School but don't know anyone else going? Then plan on coming out for the Paddle School Mixer on Friday, May 27 at Southside Social to meet other students and instructors.
Head of the Sequatchie Open Day May 28
Enjoy a beautiful day on The Cumberland Trail at the monthly Head of the Sequatchie open day hosted by Friends of the Cumberland Trail. The area will be open Sat., May 28 from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. (CST). Driving directions to the Head of the Sequatchie. For more information and questions about open day, contact the Cumberland Trail State Scenic Trail office main number at 423-566-2229.
Specialized Road and Mountain Bike Demo May 28 & 29
Come out to Enterprise South Nature Park on Saturday, May 28 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. and/or Sunday, May 29 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. for the Specialized Road and Mountain Bike demo. This is your chance to ride several models of bikes at no cost. Bring your shoes, pedals, and a helmet.
Lula Lake Open Gate Days May 28 & 29 + June 5 & 6
Lula Lake is open to the public on the first and last weekends of every month. Gates are open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturdays and 12 p.m. to 5 p.m. on Sundays. Open Gate Days are free to attend, but donations are strongly encouraged (suggested donation=$2 per person). For more information and frequently asked questions, please visit their website.
Chattanooga Chase May 30
The Chattanooga Track Club will hold the 49th Annual Chattanooga Chase 8k and 1-mile road race, presented by Fast Break Athletics and Chattanooga Whiskey, on Memorial Day, Monday, May 30. The 8k race will start at 8:00 a.m. and the 1-mile race will start at 9:45 a.m. Online Registration is open until Sat., May 28.
"Tri" Three Ironman Inspired Micro Adventures!
Instead of the traditional swim, bike, run symbolic of the Ironman, how about creating your own triathlon with a paddle, bike, hike? These 3 Ironman inspired activities can be done in a day at Harrison Bay State Park, just a 30 minute drive from downtown Chattanooga.
Harrison Bay State Park is a 1,200-acre park, with approximately 40 miles of Chickamauga Lake shoreline, and was originally developed as a Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) recreation demonstration area in the 1930's. The bay gets it names from the now partially submerged town of Harrison, Tennessee. The park offers hiking and biking trails, boat ramps, tent and RV camping sights, a swimming pool, picnic areas and a golf course.
Don't have your own equipment to enjoy a paddle, bike with the whole family? No worries, Rusty's Kayaks can provide everything from kayaks, SUP's, PFD's and paddles for the paddle portion of your adventure and Ready Camp Full Service Outfitters can provide mountain bikes, helmets and even camping gear for the land adventures. Click on the links to start planning your local, Triathlon inspired adventure!
2016 Upcoming Events...Click Below For More Info
June
2 Hobie & Riviera Paddlesurf Demo Day
3 TVCC Paddle School
4 National Trails Day
Star Party at Cloudland Canyon
5 Ready to Rock Climb
7 Intro to SUP Classes
Trailblaze Challenge Meeting
9 Trailblaze Challenge Meeting
10 Intro to Mountain Bike Skills Class
River City Sessions at Lula Lake Land Trust
11 NPS Centennial Celebration: Hike, Bike, Climb Lookout Mtn
Chattanooga Rat Race: Open Water Swim
Free Fishing Day
12 Beginner Whitewater Kayaking River Trip
13 Learn to Ride a Bicycle
Adaptive Cycling
13-25 Learn to Row Classes
14 Paddle Smart Chattanooga
Intro to SUP Yoga
18 Chickamauga Battlefield Bicycle Tour
Adventure Canoe: S. Chickamauga Creek
19 Ready to Rock Climb
Beginner Whitewater Kayaking River Trip
20 Street Cycling 101
26 Beginner Whitewater Kayaking River Trip
July
1 Bat Cave Canoe @ Nickajack
2 Adventure Canoe: S. Chickamauga Creek
9 Adventure Canoe: S. Chickamauga Creek
10 Beginner Whitewater Kayaking River Trip
11 Learn to Ride a Bicycle
Intro to Mountain Bike Trail Class
14 Rock Creek-BIC SUP Demo Day
15 Bat Cave Canoe @ Nickajack
16 Chickamauga Battlefield Bicycle Tour
16-17 Western NC Weekend Kayak Clinic
18 Street Cycling 101
22 Bat Cave Canoe @ Nickajack
26-29 Trail Training Center: Youth/Family Camp
29 Bat Cave Canoe @ Nickajack
30 Adventure Canoe: S. Chickamauga Creek
August
5 Bat Cave Canoe @ Nickajack
11 Canoe Lookout Creek with NPS
12 Bat Cave Canoe @ Nickajack
13 Adventure Canoe: S. Chickamauga Creek
19 Bat Cave Canoe @ Nickajack
20 Chickamauga Battlefield Bicycle Tour
23 Intro to Mountain Bike Skills Class
26 Bat Cave Canoe @ Nickajack