About Chattanooga Guided Adventures
Chattanooga Guided Adventures is a locally owned outdoor recreation company offering kayak and paddleboard tours on the Tennessee River as it winds through downtown Chattanooga and along the base of Lookout Mountain. Their launch point at Coolidge Park puts paddlers on the water within sight of the Walnut Street Pedestrian Bridge — one of the longest pedestrian bridges in the world — creating a uniquely urban-meets-natural paddling experience that few river cities can match.
Guided kayak tours run from one to three hours and cover scenic stretches of the Tennessee River, passing through the Tennessee Riverwalk corridor, around Maclellan Island wildlife sanctuary, and beneath the historic bridges that define Chattanooga's waterfront skyline. SUP lessons and rentals are available for solo explorers, and their sunset paddle has become one of the city's most popular warm-weather activities. For groups, they offer corporate team-building paddles and private event bookings with up to 20 boats on the water simultaneously.
What sets Chattanooga Guided Adventures apart is their integration with the city's broader outdoor scene. Guides double as local adventure concierges, recommending post-paddle dining on the North Shore, connecting guests with climbing partners at the local crags, or suggesting mountain bike routes on Raccoon Mountain. Their equipment is well-maintained and modern, and first-time paddlers consistently praise the patient, encouraging instruction style. For visitors who have already done the aquarium and Ruby Falls, a river paddle offers a fresh perspective on a city that's reinvented itself around outdoor recreation.
