Approximately 34 miles in length, the route begins at Cloudland Canyon State Park near Rising Fawn, Georgia, and follows the mountain north to the base of Lookout Mountain in Chattanooga, Tennessee where it connects to Chattanooga’s Greenway System. This multi-use route is open to bicycles and foot travel, consisting of both single and double-track trails.
The RCR challenges the most seasoned adventure cyclists, runners, and hikers. Users can expect to encounter rocky technical sections, scenic overlooks, tumbling mountain streams, waterfalls, hidden hollers, unique rock formations, abandoned mines, and several historical sites.
The River to Clouds Route links together several public lands managed by different organizations, including Lookout Mountain Conservancy, National Park Service, Lula Lake Land Trust, Georgia-Alabama Land Trust, Covenant College, and Georgia State Parks. To find out where you can park overnight and camp, please consult the map and make sure to follow the rules and guidelines set by each land manager.
The RCR challenges the most seasoned adventure cyclists, runners, and hikers. Users can expect to encounter rocky technical sections, scenic overlooks, tumbling mountain streams, waterfalls, hidden hollers, unique rock formations, abandoned mines, and several historical sites.
The River to Clouds Route links together several public lands managed by different organizations, including Lookout Mountain Conservancy, National Park Service, Lula Lake Land Trust, Georgia-Alabama Land Trust, Covenant College, and Georgia State Parks. To find out where you can park overnight and camp, please consult the map and make sure to follow the rules and guidelines set by each land manager.
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| title | riding area | rating | distance | completed | |||
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| 1 | 2 Mile Backcountry 2 | 2,428 ft | |||||
| 2 | Bear Creek Backcountry 2 | 2,831 ft | |||||
| 3 | Chattanooga Connector Trail | 4 miles | |||||
| 4 | Cloudland Canyon Connector | 5 miles | |||||
| 5 | Cloudland Canyon Connector Trail - 5 Points Section | 3 miles | |||||
| 6 | F4 | 2 miles | |||||
| 7 | Far Enough (lower) | 1,798 ft | |||||
| 8 | Far Enough (Upper) | 2,618 ft | |||||
| 9 | Guild Trail | 2 miles | |||||
| 10 | Jackson Gap | 2 miles | |||||
| 11 | Long Branch Trail | 6 miles | |||||
| 12 | Overlook Trail | 4,810 ft | |||||
| 13 | Sitton's Gulch | 2 miles | |||||
| 14 | Trail C | 1 mile | |||||
| 15 | Upper Truck | 4 miles | |||||
| 16 | Water Falls Trail | 1,289 ft | |||||
| 17 | Western Rim 2 | 1,191 ft |
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Recent Trail Reports
| status | trail | date | condition | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Upper Truck | Jun 3, 2026 @ 3:09pm (America/New_York) 3 days | view | ||
| Chattanooga Connector Trail | May 17, 2026 @ 2:01pm (America/New_York) May 17, 2026 | view | ||
| Long Branch Trail | May 17, 2026 @ 9:25am (America/New_York) May 17, 2026 | view | ||
| Far Enough (Upper) | Apr 19, 2026 @ 4:15pm (America/New_York) Apr 19, 2026 | view | ||
| Guild Trail | Apr 7, 2026 @ 6:51pm (America/New_York) Apr 7, 2026 | view |
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