Reflection Riding Arboretum and Botanical Gardens

Celebrating 50 Years of Land Stewardship in the Chattanooga c community (1956 - 2006), this 300-acre arboretum, botanical garden and historic site is dedicated to the study and conservation of native plant life.  Its unique landscape, maintained in the style of an English natural garden, is filled with a myriad of species of trees, shrubs and wildflowers.


Reflection Riding Arboretum and Botanical Gardens - Photo by Bret Douglas

Drive, walk or bike the 3-mile loop, or find a quiet spot to sit and reflect on the beauty of nature. Over 12 miles of hiking trails wind their way up the base of Lookout Mountain to join those of the National Park Service. Entrance to the Riding is through the drive thru window at the adjacent Chattanooga Nature Center.