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Moonshine Trails

The Moonshine Trail system, est. 2017, is owned and managed by Lula Lake Land Trust. This trail system made the final connection between Cloudland Canyon State Park and downtown Chattanooga via trail. These dog-friendly trails are open to hikers, trail runners, and mountain bikers. 

The 4.1 mile  Chattanooga Connector Trail runs through the heart of the Moonshine Trails and is rated moderate. It connects Lula Lake Rd to Lookout Mountain Parkway. For more information about the Cloundland Connector Trail system click here.
Access Details:
  • Moonshine Trails are open daily. No permit or reservation required.
  • Parking for the Moonshine trails is permitted at Rock Creek Fellowship on Lula Lake Road (except for Sunday and Wednesday morning service 9:00-11:30AM ET) and the trailhead pull off on Scenic Highway (hwy 189).
  • Click here for Rock Creek Fellowship directions. 
  • Click here for Trailhead at HWY 189 directions.
  • Do NOT park along Lula Lake Road across from the Moonshine Trail entrance.
Trail Details:
The Moonshine Trails, named for the area's history with the illicit distillation of liquor, is comprised of four different trails totaling over 8 miles: Chattanooga Connector Trail, Firewater, White Lightning and Bathtub Gin.

White Lightning is true to its name, offering a fast, somewhat-technical descent with flow and some narrow passages. Firewater offers riders a chance to explore, traveling over a bridge, through some creeks and rocks. Bathtub Gin is the shortest of the trails, yet is full of rock gardens, boulders and plenty of ups-and-downs with narrow turns for advanced riders. Those with less experience can avoid the section and continue through the connector trail.
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Rocks and boulders abound throughout the trails, keeping them challenging, yet rideable, for less experienced riders but exciting for advanced riders.
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The system offers an array of trails, all connected, with completely different setups.
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Click the above map for a PDF view.
Rock Creek Fellowship parking information:
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Don't just visit... make a difference!
Did you know that Lula Lake is preserved through donations from generous supporters? These Heroes on Conservation are responsible for preserving the natural beauty that will take your breath away during your visit.  Through support of donations, we have helped protect 12,000 acres for going on 26 years. Find out how you can make a difference by visiting our webpage here or emailing our Director of Development, Matthew, at [email protected].

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Lula Lake Land Trust
PO Box 395 
Lookout Mtn, TN 37350
​706-820-0520
​[email protected]
  • Lula Lake Land Trust
  • ABOUT
    • History & Purpose
    • Strategic Plan
    • Conservation >
      • Land For Sale
    • Education >
      • Educational Opportunities
    • Recreation
    • Outlook Newsletter Archive
    • Volunteer
    • Contact and FAQs
    • Board & Staff
    • Employment
  • Donate
    • Give Now
    • Trail Work
    • Hemlock Preservation
    • Planned Giving
    • Stock Gifts
    • Corporate Partnerships
  • Visit
    • Core Preserve >
      • Public Access
      • Guided Hikes
      • Annual Pass
    • Daily Trails >
      • Moonshine Trails
      • Durham Trails
      • River to Clouds Route
    • Maps
    • Backcountry Camping
    • Other Adventures
  • Events
  • SHOP