OPEN GATE DAYS

Lula Lake is open to the general public on the first and last weekends of each month
Hours and dates vary by season. 

Winter Dates and Hours:
First and last Saturday: 9:00a.m. - 3:30p.m.

Note: Entrance gate closes at 3:30p.m.
Visitors must be leaving the property no later than 5:00p.m.
(​Lula Lake is NOT open at any other time to the public)
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Dec 1 & 29
Jan 5 & 26
Feb 2 & 23
Mar 2 & 30
Apr 6 & 27


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Mission 
The Lula Lake Land Trust preserves the natural and historic landscapes surrounding Rock Creek and Bear Creek, and their tributaries, through conservation, education, and low impact recreation.

Conservation

Since 1994 Lula Lake Land Trust has helped to conserve nearly 8,000 acres on Lookout Mountain

​Education

 Each year the Land Trust works with over 1250 students from the Chattanooga area.

Recreation

Between 2007 - 2017 Lula Lake built 60 miles of recreational trails  for hiking, mountain biking, trail running and equestrian use.
Research
Lula Lake has been an American Chestnut reintroduction site since 2002
Since 2014, we have treated 7,500 Hemlocks against the Hemlock Wooly Adelgid and the core preserve serves as a State of Georgia research site for chemical and biologic controls.
Access
The Land Trust provides opportunities for the public to enjoy the core preserve - a sanctuary and model of restoration and conservation.. The core preserve is open to the public 40 days throughout the year in addition to fundraising events.

Visiting Lula Lake Land Trust's Core Preserve

Lula Lake's Core Preserve located at 5000 Lula Lake Road, Lookout Mountain Georgia. Open Gate Days to the general public are on the first and last Weekends of the month from May through November and then the first and last Saturday from December through April.
  • The entrance gate is closed at 3:30p.m. Gates will close when parking area is full then re-open at a specified time. We apologize for this inconvenience.
  • All visitors are expected to be leaving the property promptly by 5:00pm out of respect for volunteers and staff
  • All visitors must check in at the kiosk before hiking
  • All visitors should plan for a remote outdoor experience. Carry water, wear sturdy hiking shoes, pack a rain jacket, be aware of physical abilities. The easiest hike to the Lake and Falls is a 3.2 mile round trip. Be prepared.
  • Picnicing is allowed in three primary areas; near the footbridge in the meadow area, at the lake, and on the bluff - grills are available.
  • There is no swimming in Lula Lake at any time and please refrain from swimming dogs
  • Dogs are welcome on a leash. Please pick up after your pet please.
  • Please do not attempt to visit the base of the waterfall after 4:00p.m. - you will not make the 5:00p.m. closing time
  • There is no parking on Lula Lake Road at any time - citations will be issued.
  • There is a $10.00 "conservation use fee" charged per car. This money is used to fund OGD and property restoration
  • Cloudland Connector Trail users may not pass through Lula Lake en route to the Nickajack Trailhead ​at any time.
  • Pack out what you pack in. There are very limited trash facilities. Thanks for keeping Lula Lake clean!
Take a 2-Minute Tour of the Core Preserve

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What you need to know  - Behind the Waterfall

Lula Lake Land Trust was established by the will of Mr. Robert Davenport, Sr. at his death in 1994. In the past  24 years, his children Bobby, Elliott, Eleanor and Adelaide along  with the Board of Trustees, local foundations and staff have helped to conserve over 8,000 acres on Lookout Mountain, doubled the size of Cloudland Canyon State Park, built nearly 60 miles of recreational trails spanning private, conservation, and state owned lands. Our fee owned properties are research sites for  UTC, UGA, and the State of Georgia Forestry Division as we seek to reintroduce the American Chestnut Tree while attempting to fight the Hemlock Wooly Adelgid with both chemical and biologic agents. We are in continuous pursuit of additional properties to protect and conserve within the Rock Creek and Bear Creek watersheds on Lookout Mountain. We seek to become outstanding stewards of conservation lands surrounding Chattanooga, Tennessee along with our 6 other land trust partners in the region.  
Thank you for loving Lula Lake

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