Lula Lake Land Trust

Georgia is truly a gorgeous state!

It’s hard to believe that the year is already coming to a close! We’ve thoroughly enjoyed sharing some of our favorite hikes with you this year, and we hope you’ve had a chance to get outside and explore some of them! Georgia is truly a gorgeous state with much to offer those looking to enjoy some time in the great outdoors! We’re excited to share one last hike with you that is beautiful year round, but is especially enchanting during the cold, icy winter months! We’re talking about the Lula Lake Classic Loop Trail! This trail has so much to see, including a majestic waterfall and some of the prettiest water you will ever see! Reservations are required to visit, so be sure to read on for more information about that and the trail!

Location: 5000 Lula Lake Road Lookout Mountain, GA 30750

Distance: 4.5 Mile Loop (Classic Loop)

Time: 3-4 hours

Difficulty: Moderate

Dog-Friendly: Yes

The Hike

This trail is part of Lula Lake Land Trust, which is a privately owned entity that is dedicated to protecting and preserving the natural beauty within the Rock Creek watershed. Since it is privately owned, it’s important to note that these trails are only open to the general public on the first and last weekends of each month during open gate days. Reservations ARE required and there is a $16.00 Conservation Use Fee per reservation. Please keep this in mind if you plan to visit!

The parking lot for the trails is located 5000 Lula Lake Road in Lookout Mountain, GA. There is approximately a 1.5 mile walk from the parking lot down a gravel road which will take you to Lula Lake and to the start of the trails. There are several trail options to choose from, however the Classic Loop is our favorite! To get started on the Classic Loop, head down the gravel road as mentioned and continue on past Lula Lake for about 1/10of a mile. You will pass the Overlook and an exit trail from the falls (don’t turn here!), keep going until you reach the “Lula Falls Trail” at which point you will make a left onto the trail and start heading towards Lula Falls.

When you get to the falls, spend some time soaking in the beauty of the gorgeous cascading waters! Lula Falls is one of the most impressive falls in Georgia and it’s worth stopping for a while to soak in the beauty of it!

When you’re ready to move on, exit via the Old Lula Falls Trail which will take you back near the lake area. When this trail ends, take a right towards the lake and then make a left onto the “Bluff Trail”. This trail will lead you to a stunning overlook giving wide views of Northeast Georgia as well as Chattanooga. This is another fantastic place to stop and soak in some of the natural beauty!

Proceed on to the Middle Trail for about 1.1 miles until you reach the intersection where you will see the parking and footbridge to your right. Go ahead and cross the footbridge which will take you to the meadow which you already passed on your way in. Take a left and go about another half mile which will put you back in the parking lot and complete the hike!

What We Love

• Beautiful views along the hike including overlooks and rock formations

• Magnificent 110 foot waterfall 

• Unbelievably blue-green water at Lula Lake

• Not overcrowded due to reservations being required

Enjoy the cooler weather on this hike and take your time to unplug and reconnect.

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