Presented by Tennessee River Gorge Trust

Birding with TRGT - May 29, 2026

About This Event

 

Birding with TRGT

Join is on May 29, 2026 for a bird watching hike in the Tennessee River Gorge at the Aetna Mountain Trails! Birding is an excellent way to enjoy the trails by observing the diversity of birds for which our region is widely known. There are over 100 species we could potentially encounter while birding in the Gorge. 

Date: May 29, 2026

Time: 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM EST

Cost: Free! If you'd like to make a donation, visit www.trgt.org/donate

Ages: 12 and up

Meeting LocationThe Aetna Mountain Trails parking lot off of River Gorge Dr. 

Participants will meet TRGT at the trailhead parking lot for a hike on the Aetna Mountain Trails.

(River Gorge Dr, Chattanooga, TN 37419)

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Please bring your own water, wear weather appropriate clothing, and closed toed hiking boots or shoes. We will be hiking approximately 4 miles total, including hiking uphill. Also, we highly encourage you to bring a set of binoculars if you have any! TRGT will have binoculars if you are not able to bring your own.

This events are free to the public. Please consider donating to TRGT so we can continue this important work.

About This Event

 

Birding with TRGT

Join is on May 29, 2026 for a bird watching hike in the Tennessee River Gorge at the Aetna Mountain Trails! Birding is an excellent way to enjoy the trails by observing the diversity of birds for which our region is widely known. There are over 100 species we could potentially encounter while birding in the Gorge. 

Date: May 29, 2026

Time: 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM EST

Cost: Free! If you'd like to make a donation, visit www.trgt.org/donate

Ages: 12 and up

Meeting LocationThe Aetna Mountain Trails parking lot off of River Gorge Dr. 

Participants will meet TRGT at the trailhead parking lot for a hike on the Aetna Mountain Trails.

(River Gorge Dr, Chattanooga, TN 37419)

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Please bring your own water, wear weather appropriate clothing, and closed toed hiking boots or shoes. We will be hiking approximately 4 miles total, including hiking uphill. Also, we highly encourage you to bring a set of binoculars if you have any! TRGT will have binoculars if you are not able to bring your own.

This events are free to the public. Please consider donating to TRGT so we can continue this important work.

Getting There

Aetna Mountain Trails
River Gorge Drive
Chattanooga, Tennessee 37419
United States