

Raccoon Mountain Drivepark offers winding mountain roads, forested ridges and several overlooks with sweeping views toward Chattanooga and the Tennessee River — great for landscape and nature compositions, especially in fall color or low-lying fog. Visit at golden hour for warm light on ridgelines; weekdays and early mornings minimize traffic. Areas have small parking pullouts and trailheads; bring bug spray and layered clothing as temperatures change quickly on the ridge. No special permits for


Raccoon Mountain Drivepark offers winding mountain roads, forested ridges and several overlooks with sweeping views toward Chattanooga and the Tennessee River — great for landscape and nature compositions, especially in fall color or low-lying fog. Visit at golden hour for warm light on ridgelines; weekdays and early mornings minimize traffic. Areas have small parking pullouts and trailheads; bring bug spray and layered clothing as temperatures change quickly on the ridge. No special permits for