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# North Chickamauga Creek Conservancy

Since 1989, NCCC has worked to protect land throughout the North Chickamauga Creek watershed for preservation, education, and recreational access.

## Sitemaps

- [XML Sitemap](https://www.northchick.org/sitemap.xml): Contains all public & indexable URLs for this website.

## Pages

- [Home](https://www.northchick.org/) - Who we are Since 1989, NCCC has worked to protect land throughout the North Chickamauga Creek watershed for preservation, education, and recreational access. More About Us The Watershed North Chickamauga Creek flows from the top of Walden’s Ridge to the Tennessee River at the Chickamauga Dam, sustaining a 25,000 acre watershed with a variety of
- [Who we are](https://www.northchick.org/who-we-are/) - Who we are History and approach The Board of the North Chickamauga Creek Conservancy are dedicated and passionate volunteers who advocate for the creek because we recognize its immense value to our community and our world. NCCC began in 1989 with a primary focus on creating a greenway from the river to the gorge. While
- [The Watershed](https://www.northchick.org/the-watershed/) - The Watershed A remote gorge or a backyard paddle The North Chickamauga Creek watershed’s unique beauty and diversity set it apart as a regional attraction. Avid hikers and kayakers explore the more remote upper reaches of the gorge, while residents of Chattanooga enjoy leisurely paddles on the lower reaches of the creek around Greenway Farms.
- [Get Involved](https://www.northchick.org/get-involved/) - Get Involved You can support our mission in so many ways Support our efforts with a tax-deductible donation We all like to hear about the good work others do for the environment, but actually participating in clean up and trail breaking and activism ourselves has a positive physical, psychological, and spiritual impact on us. Not
- [Contact Us](https://www.northchick.org/contact-us/) - Contact us We'd love to hear from you. Get in touch! Please enable JavaScript in your browser to complete this form. Name * First Last Email * Comment or Message * Submit
- [Events](https://www.northchick.org/events/) - Events Get up. Get out. Have fun!

## Adventures

- [Greenway Farms](https://www.northchick.org/adventure/greenway-farms/) - Greenway Farms offers a variety of opportunities to enjoy the flatwater section of North Chickamauga Creek. A walking trail follows the creek around a horseshoe bend, a dog park offers exercise options for our furry friends, and the calm water and close proximity of put-ins and takeouts make this a favorite for the paddlers who
- [Trout Fishing](https://www.northchick.org/adventure/trout-fishing/) - In partnership with the Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency, NCCC volunteers have begun stocking the North Chickamauga Creek with rainbow trout. While species of bass and bream can be caught throughout the lower reaches of the creek, the introduction of rainbow trout to the gorge presents a new and unique opportunity for anglers in the area.
- [Flipper Bend](https://www.northchick.org/adventure/flipper-bend/) - The Flipper Bend area offers 20+ miles of trail and some unique views of the gorge from the south rim. The trail follows a mix of jeep trails and single track and consists of loops that take hikers along the bluff lines of the gorge, offering a variety of views of the gorge and the
- [Whitewater Kayaking](https://www.northchick.org/adventure/whitewater-kayaking/) - Depending on water levels, kayakers can paddle Cain, Cooper, and North Chickamauga Creeks. Cain Creek and North Chickamauga Creek are both considered classic runs for those familiar with southeastern kayaking, offering miles of consistent class IV-V drops. The upper sections of these runs should be taken seriously. If going for the first time, make sure
- [Cumberland Trail](https://www.northchick.org/adventure/cumberland-trail/) - The Cumberland Trail has access points off Montlake Road, Barker Camp Road, and Hall Road, offering 18 miles of hiking trails through the gorge. In the upper watershed, the hike from the Hall Road access point to Barker Camp Road consists of 10 miles of trail that runs along North Chickamauga Creek above the Cain

## Projects

- [Trout Stocking](https://www.northchick.org/project/trout-stocking/) - In partnership with the Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency, NCCC volunteers have begun stocking the North Chickamauga Creek with rainbow trout. While species of bass and bream can be caught throughout the lower reaches of the creek, the introduction of rainbow trout to the gorge presents a new and unique opportunity for anglers in the area.
- [Confluence](https://www.northchick.org/project/confluence/) - This year’s Confluence festival, which will take place on October 8, 2021, in Miller Plaza, will celebrate the collaborative efforts of the North Chickamauga Creek Conservancy and our many partners. Just as many streams and tributaries join together to become our
- [Addressing Rock Harvesting](https://www.northchick.org/project/addressing-rock-harvesting/) - Since 2017, the North Chickamauga Creek Conservancy has engaged with the City of Soddy Daisy and Custom Stone Handlers to address a critical threat to the creek: a rapidly expanding stone harvesting operation. In our work, we learned that the operation should have been permitted by the City of Soddy Daisy and cannot be stopped
- [Walden's Ridge Park](https://www.northchick.org/project/waldens-ridge-park/) - In 2016, the North Chickamauga Creek Conservancy began the work to turn a 117-acre property on the side of Walden’s Ridge into a premier downhill mountain biking, climbing and hiking park. The following year, The Conservancy approached the donors of the original parcel to secure an additional 100 acres that would provide access to Reads

## Events

- [Help Us Make North Chickamauga Creek a State Scenic River](https://www.northchick.org/event/help-us-make-north-chickamauga-creek-a-state-scenic-river/) - The North Chickamauga Creek Conservancy (NCCC) seeks your help in achieving a "State Scenic River" designation for North Chickamauga Creek. This designation from the Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation would formally recognize the outstanding scenic, recreational, geologic, botanical, fish, and wildlife values of this river segment. By signing this petition and/or donating to NCCC,
- [Join us at the Lookout Wild Film Festival!](https://www.northchick.org/event/join-us-at-the-lookout-wild-film-festival/) - Dear LWFF fam: Frankly, things are a little bleak around the Lookout Wild Film Festival office. Well, if we had an office, that’s how it would look, anyway. TL;DR : We’re moving LWFF to Feb. 4-6 in order to deliver the best festival we can, but we need your help. Your tickets are still valid
- [NCCC GORGE BAGS ARE IN!](https://www.northchick.org/event/nccc-gorge-bags-are-in/) - Get your North Chick Gorge Bag Today! Events are difficult these days, so for our Fall fundraiser, we decided to put together a bag of gear that will help you have an adventure of your own. Your purchase of a Gorge Bag will support NCCC's work to improve education, conservation, and access in our watershed.
- [TN River Rescue](https://www.northchick.org/event/tn-river-rescue/) - Thirty years ago, a group of environmentalists decided enough was enough. Disgusted by the trash lining the Tennessee River, they started a grassroots effort to make a difference in the Scenic City. Each year volunteers help protect our source of drinking water during Tennessee River Rescue. Hundreds of people fan out across 20 zones in