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.
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12 Mile Backcountry 2
Trenton
2,428 ft
2Bear Creek Backcountry 2
Five Points Recreation Area
2,831 ft
3Chattanooga Connector Trail
Moonshine Trails
4 miles
4Cloudland Connector
Five Points Recreation Area
5 miles
5Cloudland Connector Trail - 5 Points Section
Five Points Recreation Area
3 miles
6F4
Trenton
2 miles
7Far Enough (lower)
Lookout Mountain
1,798 ft
8Far Enough (Upper)
Lookout Mountain
2,618 ft
9Guild Trail
Lookout Mountain
2 miles
10Jackson Gap
Dade County
2 miles
11Long Branch Trail
Five Points Recreation Area
6 miles
12Overlook Trail
Five Points Recreation Area
4,810 ft
13Sitton's Gulch
Five Points Recreation Area
2 miles
14Trail C
Lula Lake Land Trust
1 mile
15Upper Truck
Lookout Mountain
4 miles
16Water Falls Trail
Five Points Recreation Area
1,289 ft
17Western Rim 2
Five Points Recreation Area
1,191 ft
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Long Branch Trail
Oct 22, 2026 @ 6:53pm (America/New_York)
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Cloudland Connector
Oct 5, 2026 @ 6:09pm (America/New_York)
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Jackson Gap
Sep 26, 2026 @ 2:48pm (America/New_York)
Sep 26, 2026
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Upper Truck
Aug 27, 2026 @ 11:26am (America/New_York)
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Chattanooga Connector Trail
May 17, 2026 @ 2:01pm (America/New_York)
May 17, 2026
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Total Trails
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Total Distance
34 miles
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