Our Programs
Outdoor Chattanooga’s programs connect people to the outdoors! We specialize in beginner-friendly, no to low-cost recreation activities like canoeing, flatwater and whitewater kayaking, cycling and mountain biking, hiking, rock climbing, archery and much more. Guided tours, programs with equipment, family-oriented events, workshops, and classes allow adults and kids of all ages to interact with the outdoors in local parks and wild areas. The Outdoor Chattanooga Center in Coolidge Park serves as a home base for our programs, year-round. Our second facility at the City of Chattanooga’s Greenway Farm Park in Hixson operates during the spring, summer, and fall. Outdoor Chattanooga’s highly trained staff boasts years of experience leading groups and guiding individuals. We pride ourselves on providing high-quality instruction while maintaining a focus on education and stewardship. Find a list of our programs below or visit our catalog to register online. Please note, registration for most programs will open 2 weeks in advance of the program/event date due to popularity of our programs. To contact us to check the status of our programs, call our Outdoor Chattanooga HOTLINE at 423-287-LEAF(5323).
Upcoming Events
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Learn how to ride a bicycle in as little as one class, or come see us to refresh your rusty skills. The class consists of a set of exercises and |
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Join Outdoor Chattanooga for a parent/child focused program highlighting “winter adaptations”. Designed especially for toddlers, this class aims to spark a lifelong passion for the natural world and nurture curiosity,
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Join Outdoor Chattanooga and celebrate the January Full Wolf Moon with a First Day–style program designed to ground, inspire, and connect. The Wolf Moon, invites us to reflect, to listen |
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Chattanooga Grotto is the caving club of Chattanooga, TN. Meetings are held every first Monday of the month at Outdoor Chattanooga in Coolidge Park at 7PM EST. Anyone is welcome |
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Discover the confidence that comes from knowing you can take care of yourself outdoors. Bushcraft Basics is a hands-on introduction to essential wilderness skills designed for pre-teens, adults, and families |
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Discover how small actions can make a big difference in protecting the natural places we love. Join Outdoor Chattanooga for a fun and engaging Leave No Trace workshop led by |
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Join Outdoor Chattanooga for a Winter Birding Walk at the Brainerd Levee! Escape the indoors and spend a peaceful morning with us observing diverse bird life and enjoying the crisp |
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Join Outdoor Chattanooga this winter for a guided, fully equipped kayak tour through the Hiwassee Wildlife Refuge—one of the Southeast’s best birdwatching spots.Just an hour north of Chattanooga, this scenic |
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Take aim at Outdoor Chattanooga’s “Try Archery” class. This free indoor class located at the Philip Grymes Outdoor Chattanooga Center in Coolidge Park offers a hands-on opportunity to learn more
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Learn how to ride a bicycle in as little as one class, or come see us to refresh your rusty skills. The class consists of a set of exercises and |
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Ever wonder how trails and waterways make it onto the maps you use every day? Join us for a hands-on workshop exploring how mapping tools and GIS (Geographic Information Systems) |
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Bushcraft: Fire Building and Camp Cooking Experience the satisfaction of building a fire with your own hands and cooking a meal in the open air! In this half-day, hands-on class, you’ll |
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Chattanooga Bicycle Club meets at the Philip Grymes Outdoor Chattanooga Center the 3rd MONDAY monthly from 6pm- 7:30 pm.The CBC is a recreational cycling club whose members share the good fortune of |
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Take aim at Outdoor Chattanooga’s “Try Archery” class. This free indoor class located at the Philip Grymes Outdoor Chattanooga Center in Coolidge Park offers a hands-on opportunity to learn more |
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Come learn kombucha brewing with Chattanooga Culture’s founder Matt Cone! In this class, you will learn the basics of bacterial fermentation, what makes “real” kombucha, how to spot fake kombucha, |
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Chattanooga Classics Hike Series: Rock Creek Loop – Cumberland Trail with Outdoor Chattanooga Location: Rock Creek Gorge, Cumberland Trail (near Sale Creek, TN) Length: ~5.5 miles (depending on route) Difficulty: |
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Learn to find your way — and yourself — in the wild. In this half-day outdoor course, participants explore the essential skills of navigation, route planning, and backcountry survival. Whether |
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Learn more about how to get involved with the club and even more opportunities to get outdoors!https://www.sierraclub.org/tennessee/cherokeeThe Sierra Club is the most enduring and influential grassroots environmental organization in the |
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Learn how to create a beautiful, eco-friendly yard that benefits your home and the environment! Join Outdoor Chattanooga for a hands-on TN Smart Yards workshop led by certified Master Gardeners. |
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Join Outdoor Chattanooga this winter for a guided, fully equipped kayak tour through the Hiwassee Wildlife Refuge—one of the Southeast’s best birdwatching spots.Just an hour north of Chattanooga, this scenic |
Cancellation Policy
Outdoor Chattanooga leads outdoor activities rain or shine, with the exception of severe weather or other conditions deemed dangerous by the guide staff. Should severe weather conditions occur within the first hour of the activity, it may be delayed or rescheduled. If severe weather occurs after the first hour, it is considered a complete activity. Cancellations by the customer anytime within 48 hours prior to trip time or customer “no shows” will not be rescheduled or issued a refund for paid activities.