We maintain 16 miles of public-mixed-use trails and parks.

And the South’s first and largest public urban natural bouldering park which connects to the Guild-Hardy trail - enjoyed by 70,000 Chattanoogans each year.

We cultivate experiences that connect people with the land we’re protecting. We believe in equitable and inclusive access to recreation. Our 16 miles of trails - all designed to uplift the human experience - create connection, joy and meaning.

Come visit and see for yourself. Our Boulders on Old Wauhatchie Pike campus offers access to our bouldering park and the adjacent Guild-Hardy trail, which connects to the River-to-Clouds trail system starts here, allowing mountain bikers, trail runners and hikers access to 34 miles of uninterrupted trails across Lookout Mountain.

This is our version of community-centered conservation. This land is stewarded and protected in order to be savored, enjoyed and loved.

Runners run on the trails at Lookout Mountain Conservancy

Bouldering

Years ago, LMC’s President and CEO Robyn Carlton was walking through the overgrown trails and boulders at Rockmont Park near St. Elmo. She noticed white dusty streaks and handprints on many of the boulders. Puzzled, she asked a friend from the Access Fund: why is there white chalk on all these boulders?

Folks are climbing here, he said. The chalk helps their grip.

LMC faced a decision: lock up the park or give people access.“So, we uncovered the boulders,” Robyn remembers. “We built landing pads, walls and trails. We began co-mingling with the climbing community.”

In 2017, LMC opened the South’s first public natural urban bouldering park. Rockmont Park, located near Old Wauhatchie Trail, boasts 27 natural boulders spread out across 50 acres of community-accessible, family-friendly land, all built and stewarded by the Howard Leadership Program interns.

We’ve produced a Bouldering Guide for regional climbers.

The boulders are also home to one of the most unique climbing competitions in the region.

Come visit and see for yourself.

Our new parking lot at Rockmont Park offers access to our bouldering park and the adjacent Guild-Hardy trail.

The River-to-Clouds trail system starts here, allowing mountain bikers, trail runners and hikers access to 34 miles of uninterrupted trails across Lookout Mountain.

This is our version of community-centered conservation. This land is stewarded and protected in order to be savored, enjoyed and loved.

Bouldering Field Trails & Parks