Walnut Street Bridge – Walnut Street Bridge loop from Chattanooga

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Walnut Street Bridge – Walnut Street Bridge loop from Chattanooga

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Walnut Street Bridge – Walnut Street Bridge loop from Chattanooga

01:52

7.19km

50m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 23, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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1.82 km

Ross's Landing and Tennessee River Bridges

Highlight • Bridge

The Riverwalk comes close to the Tennessee River here, at a place called Ross's Landing. Several bridges span the river, and paddle boats moor on the banks.

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4.05 km

Walnut Street Bridge

Highlight • Bridge

Built in 1890, the 2,376-foot-long bridge connects downtown with North Chattanooga. The bridge was the first non-military highway bridge over the Tennessee River.

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4.07 km

Walnut Street Bridge is one of the world's longest pedestrian bridges. It connects Chattanooga to North Chattanooga. There are benches along the bridge if you want to take a break and enjoy the views of the Tennessee River.

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4.56 km

Tennessee Aquarium

Highlight • Structure

Chattanooga is a historic city along the Tennessee River. It played a crucial part in the Civil War and the city is still full of historical artifacts from this time. …

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4.70 km

Hunter Museum of American Art

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The Hunter Museum of American Art is spectacularly situated on an 80-foot bluff above the Tennessee River, in the heart of Chattanooga's Bluff View Art District. The museum houses an …

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4.84 km

Walnut Street Bridge

Highlight • Bridge

One of the world's longest pedestrian bridges! Chattanooga loves there green way infrastructure. Make sure you are careful in the rain, it becomes very slippery.

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5.24 km

The Passage

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This short but steep climb consists of a series of switchbacks—zigzag curves—that take you from the riverbank to the top of the bluff. The trail is paved and well-maintained, offering …

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7.19 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.43 km

1.59 km

857 m

313 m

Surfaces