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Chattanooga

Walnut Street Bridge – Hunter Museum of American Art loop from Chattanooga

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United States
Tennessee
Hamilton County
Chattanooga

Walnut Street Bridge – Hunter Museum of American Art loop from Chattanooga

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2.9

(25)

73

hikers

Walnut Street Bridge – Hunter Museum of American Art loop from Chattanooga

01:50

7.04km

40m

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: May 26, 2026

Waypoints

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Start point

Bus stop

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1

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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2

2.03 km

The Passage

Highlight • Monument

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 stunning views of the Tennessee River, the Walnut Street Bridge, and the surrounding cityscape along the way.

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3

2.43 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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4

2.57 km

Hunter Museum of American Art

Highlight • Monument

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 impressive collection of more than 3,000 works that reflect the diversity of American art history—from the Hudson River School to contemporary art.

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5

2.98 km

Walnut Street Bridge

Highlight • Bridge

The Walnut Street Bridge in Chattanooga is a renowned pedestrian bridge, spanning the Tennessee River. As one of the longest pedestrian bridges in the world, it provides a scenic pathway connecting the North Shore to downtown Chattanooga. Make sure to enjoy the great view of the river and the surrounding mountains.

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6

4.42 km

Walnut Street Bridge

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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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7

5.03 km

Start of the Zigzag Path

Highlight • Trail

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 stunning views of the Tennessee River, the Walnut Street Bridge, and the surrounding cityscape along the way.

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8

5.34 km

Tennessee Aquarium

Highlight • Structure

The Tennessee Aquarium is a non-profit public aquarium in Chattanooga, Tennessee, USA. It opened in 1992 on the banks of the Tennessee River in downtown Chattanooga and underwent a major expansion in 2005. Accredited by the Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA) since 1993, the aquarium houses more than 12,000 animals from nearly 800 species.

See also useful information: tnaqua.org

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7.04 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.62 km

1.48 km

489 m

409 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

4.28 km

1.08 km

981 m

676 m

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