UTC Greenway
940.7 mi · 100% smooth surface · 100% away from cars
- Playground 0.4 mi away
- Restroom none within ½ mi
- Parking along the trail
Kid-friendly bike paths in Chattanooga, TN
Each trail gets a kid score out of 100 for a smooth surface, staying away from cars, and having a playground, restroom and parking within half a mile. How we score trails
Scores are based on OpenStreetMap data and may be out of date or wrong. Always check trail conditions, closures and your child's readiness before you ride. Disclaimer
All trails on the map
- Kid-friendly trail
- Can't score yet
Tap a trail for its name and score.
Best trails for kids
ADA Loop
921.1 mi · 100% smooth surface · 100% away from cars
- Playground none within ½ mi
- Restroom 0.2 mi away
- Parking along the trail
South Chickamauga Creek Greenway
9210.9 mi · 88% smooth surface · 93% away from cars
- Playground along the trail
- Restroom along the trail
- Parking along the trail
Cherokee Trail
901.3 mi · 75% smooth surface · 100% away from cars
- Playground 0.4 mi away
- Restroom 0.2 mi away
- Parking 0.1 mi away
Tennessee Riverwalk
9013.2 mi · 99% smooth surface · 76% away from cars
- Playground along the trail
- Restroom along the trail
- Parking along the trail
Trails we can't score yet
OpenStreetMap doesn't record the surface for more than 5% of these trails, so we can't say how smooth they are. Some may be great for kids. Check before you go.
Bluff Trail
?1.2 mi · 100% away from cars
- Playground 0.3 mi away
- Restroom none within ½ mi
- Parking 0.1 mi away
East Rim
?1.1 mi · 100% away from cars
- Playground none within ½ mi
- Restroom none within ½ mi
- Parking 0.1 mi away
Electric Avenue One
?1.7 mi · 100% away from cars
- Playground none within ½ mi
- Restroom none within ½ mi
- Parking along the trail
Free Ride Area
?0.8 mi · 100% away from cars
- Playground none within ½ mi
- Restroom none within ½ mi
- Parking 0.5 mi away
Guild Trail
?2.2 mi · 100% away from cars
- Playground 0.3 mi away
- Restroom none within ½ mi
- Parking along the trail
Hardy Trail
?1.2 mi · 100% away from cars
- Playground 0.3 mi away
- Restroom none within ½ mi
- Parking 0.1 mi away
Live Wire 1
?1.6 mi · 98% away from cars
- Playground none within ½ mi
- Restroom none within ½ mi
- Parking along the trail
Skyuka Trail
?3.1 mi · 100% away from cars
- Playground none within ½ mi
- Restroom none within ½ mi
- Parking 0.3 mi away
Switchyard Connector
?1.8 mi · 100% away from cars
- Playground none within ½ mi
- Restroom none within ½ mi
- Parking along the trail
Upper Truck Trail
?4.4 mi · 100% away from cars
- Playground 0.5 mi away
- Restroom none within ½ mi
- Parking 0.2 mi away
Questions parents ask
What are the best bike trails for kids in Chattanooga?
The top-scoring kid-friendly bike trails in Chattanooga are UTC Greenway (94 out of 100), ADA Loop (92 out of 100) and South Chickamauga Creek Greenway (92 out of 100). 5 trails score 70 or higher.
UTC Greenway · ADA Loop · South Chickamauga Creek Greenway
Which kid-friendly bike trails in Chattanooga have restrooms?
These trails have restrooms right along the trail: South Chickamauga Creek Greenway and Tennessee Riverwalk.
South Chickamauga Creek Greenway · Tennessee Riverwalk
Which kid-friendly bike trails in Chattanooga have playgrounds?
These trails have playgrounds right along the trail: South Chickamauga Creek Greenway and Tennessee Riverwalk.
South Chickamauga Creek Greenway · Tennessee Riverwalk
What's the longest kid-friendly bike trail in Chattanooga?
Tennessee Riverwalk is the longest, at 13.2 miles, with a kid score of 90 out of 100.
How are the trails scored?
Each trail gets up to 40 points for a smooth surface, 40 for staying away from cars, and 20 for a playground, restroom and parking within half a mile. The data comes from OpenStreetMap.
Closest cities in the guide
- Atlanta, GA · 101 mi away · 13 kid-friendly trails
- Nashville, TN · 112 mi away · 9 kid-friendly trails
- Greenville, SC · 165 mi away · 7 kid-friendly trails
- Charlotte, NC · 251 mi away · 19 kid-friendly trails
Trail data from OpenStreetMap as of 2026-10-31.