North Chickamauga Creek Gorge State Park
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| North Chickamauga Creek Gorge State Park | |
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| Type | Tennessee State Park |
| Location | Hamilton, Sequatchie counties |
| Coordinates | 35°15′18″N 85°15′47″W / 35.255°N 85.263°W |
| Area | 6,000 acres (24 km2) |
| Website | Website |
North Chickamauga Creek Gorge State Park is a nearly 6,000 acres (24 km2) state park in Hamilton and Sequatchie[1] counties in the U.S. state of Tennessee, located 15 miles north of Chattanooga with the main entrance located near Soddy-Daisy.
The park was created in 2024 after being a state natural area and managed by the Justin P. Wilson Cumberland Trail State Park[2] and perseveres the North Chickamauga Creek gorge, the Creek which is a Tennessee State Scenic River.
The park is billed as the Southern Gateway to the Cumberland Trail.[3]
The park was originally established as a state natural area in 1999 and became a popular place for whitewater kayaking, fishing and hiking.