Park at Bear creek TH. Follow route to Black Lake. Start ascending up the trees over the slabs. Some class 3/4 little ledge steps can get you above the slabs. From there traverse left towards South. Climb up slabs to access ramp. A leaning tower of blocks gives away the access point. Go up 4th class ledge steps and then keep climbing upward till you see a dirt path. Follow that ramp around to a saddle (spiraling around the back of the towers) and continue around back and climb up to summit. 

Raccoon Mountain is the Tennessee Valley Authority's largest hydroelectric facility. Water is pumped to the lake in times of cheap energy and the water is let out through the hydroelectric generator in times of need. This route takes you around the lake and up and down the slopes of Raccoon Mountain. Start and end points are not important as long as the entire loop is undertaken. This is one of the more elevation heavy routes in the area.

The Chattanooga Riverwalk is a paved walking/running/biking trail that runs through the heart of Chattanooga. It runs past such historic and culturally import landmarks as the Tennessee Aquarium, the Hunter Museum of American Art, and the old Siskin steel mills. This trail is very well maintained and supports hundreds of users daily. More can be learned about the Chattanooga Riverwalk here: https://www.visitchattanooga.com/blog/post/a-guide-to-chattanoogas-rive…

Meikon kierros is a natural park hiking trail loop located in the Meiko national park. The start and end of the loop is at the Meiko parking area. The entire trail is marked with trail markers and the path is mostly easy to navigate and hikers can enjoy diverse landscapes, including lakes, rocky terrain, groves, and marshes.

The Belgian Coastal Path (English: https://www.groteroutepaden.be/en/streek-gr-kust-4, Dutch: https://www.groteroutepaden.be/nl/streek-gr-kust-3) is a recent addition (summer 2023) to the network of “Great Routes” in Belgium. The Belgian coast has more to offer besides sea and beaches.