Exploring Lula Lake near Chattanooga, TN | CAN’T BELIEVE WE’VE NEVER BEEN HERE!
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 10 ก.ค. 2024
- This week we’re showing you one of your (new) favorite Chattanooga spots: Lula Lake Land Trust! This Chattanooga area Lookout Mountain gem is home to an incredible waterfall, east brow views, and amazing hiking trails. We're exploring this Chattanooga gem and showing why Lula Lake is such a special place. Let's go!
For more information about Lula Lake Land Trust, visit their website below:
www.lulalake.org/
🏔 In this video:
0:00 - Intro
0:24 - Driving up Lookout Mountain on Ochs Highway goo.gl/maps/sdJ6FSFUa4ihjf267
3:36 - Lula Lake Land Trust goo.gl/maps/Ds8evu7v4n49iUPx9
7:49 - Lula Falls goo.gl/maps/TeKu6NPqNKc9UNzv7
9:49 - The Daily Ration: goo.gl/maps/4hTKx3T93m2NHuuP8
🌄 Other Chattanooga area places mentioned in this video:
+ Rock City: goo.gl/maps/dkdCHz9iDPNWp2W86
+ Point Park: goo.gl/maps/GE1f5KFEDxKT7mpQ9
+ Ruby Falls: g.page/RubyFallsCave?share
+ Lookout Mountain Incline Railway: goo.gl/maps/E7tVnMcE956muhUW9
+ Lookout Mountain Flight Park: g.page/LMFP-Pro-Shop?share
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“Still Wandering” - Bronze Radio Return
“Hey Rivers” - Drew Holcomb and the Neighbors
“Now and Then” - Uncle Skeleton
“Doomsy” - Lovedrug
“Travelin” - Ma Baker
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I grew up and have lived in the Chattanooga, now Ringgold area for longer then I am willing to admit. My wife and I found Lula Lake in the fall of 2019. Last month we got lucky and were able to purchase one of the unlimited open gate passes. This was our first weekend back up hiking the trails since Covid hit. Even though it’s not in full spring bloom yet, it’s as breath taking and mentally renewing as ever. Glad you guys got to experience it. It is so wonderful to have such positive folks living in our backyard that are exploring and promoting our little corner of the word. It’s a great place to live!
Hey there neighbor! We couldn't believe we had never been there before, we definitely agree that it is breathtaking.
I'm from Ringgold Ga lived here my whole life
Old timers remember Lula lake to be a lawless remote area where partying was rampant. In the 70s only the bold and armed would consider camping there. Area has a history...... numerous assaults including murder. They finally shut it down in the 80s.
You passed my old homeplace! I swam in the creek and lake at Lula Lake. Daddy dove into it from the cliff when he was a kid. Back in the early 50s, there was never another soul there and you have to know the entrance road, as there was no sign.
I have swum there too in the 50s and early 60s.
Y'all the drone footage + the music + the pin drops = *chef's kiss**
Swimming under the waterfall is so cool
That sounds fun, we will have to go back when it's warmer!
LOVE Lula Lake! We used to live below in Flintstone and hike with our dogs there. It was when they first opened it and you didn't need a reservation. Good to see it again and makes me miss it. Glad to see it's not become crowded like most other hiking places.
It's such a perfect place for a weekend hike with your dogs! I'm sure it's a little more busy but still less crowded than others!
Beautiful! Can't wait to see Lookout Mountain again!
Got married at the English tutor home at Rock City! Beautiful...never been to this waterfall...beautiful
What a beautiful place to get married!
We just closed on a house in the Chattanooga Valley. We are moving from Ohio. It’s going to be exciting. Thank you for sharing these videos!
Congrats to y'all!
The fact that you just visited my county in GA, is cool. We have tons of cool places. The battlefield is amazing too
If you haven't looked into Cloudland Canyon yet, you should! It's SUPER pretty like Lula
That's on our list! Thanks for the suggestion.
Prepping for a Chattanooga trip and come across you all. Then you play Drew Holcomb..... immediately subscribed.
haha! Thanks, Charles! Drew Holcombe is one of our favorites! He's the perfect soundtrack for some good Tennessee adventures. :)
WOW Absolutely an AWESOME PLACE !!! this one its gonna be one of my Favorite places when IAM THERE !!!! Thank you guys for shared !!!
It's so beautiful, hope you enjoy it when you visit!
Two things
1.) I love Lula Lake. It is absolutely spectacular.
2.) It's not the only hidden gem on the East Brow of Lookout. Head just down the road to the Nickajack trailhead for the Cloudland Canyon Connector trail. Take that trail for approximately 3.6 miles on a GPS watch. You'll come to a road crossing that climbs steeply up the mountain. Take a left and climb up that. Keep climbing up the road until it dead ends at a power station with a set of wooden stairs. Climb the stairs. Bush whack the last 50 yards or so and suddenly you're on High Point. The absolute highest point of Lookout Mountain 2392 feet high with spectacular views of Lookout Mountain and the Southern Appalachians. Best and most hidden overlook on Lookout IMO, plus the trail leading to it is quiet, empty and always open(unlike Lula)
Wow we will have to check that place out, thanks for the insider tip!
@@chrisandsara no problem! I should point out two other things.
On Google maps it shows up as Tower Road.
And you'll also hike past a house with a truck(keep climbing!) And then two radio towers(keep climbing) and it'll get super steep past those towers but keep going until you get to the stairs.
Thanks for yesterday's amazing video 🙂
The drone shot of the waterfall was so cool! Such a neat perspective of a waterfall. Your lunch looks delicious!
Thanks so much, taking drone footage of waterfalls is always so fun! Yes, the lunch was very yummy 🙂
What a beautiful waterfall ♡ thank you :)
Isn't it beautiful? Definitely even better in person!
Very beautiful area, thank you for sharing
Thanks for watching! ☺️
Thanks for sharing! We hope to visit during a trip later this year.
Thanks for watching, hope y'all can make it there!
Great video. Lula Lake is a beautiful place and so is Lookout Mountain. I live in Chattanooga and grew up here. I used to catch trout out of Lula Creek and go swimming in Lula Lake a long time ago. It is always been a beautiful place and your video reminded me of that area now I am wanting to go back. Thank you very much for this video
Wow that's sounds so fun! Glad you loved the video, always great to hear from locals!
BEAUTIFUL. Chattanooga has so much to explore and discover . We were there for a bit last summer and loved look out mountain- rock city & ruby falls is very unique. What a cool spot you all went to with Matt.
It really does! We've only scratched the surface and are excited to explore more!
Great adventure! We love this area! Thanks for sharing! ~Cara
Thanks for watching! We love this area, too! 😊
Beautiful I'll be there soon
New to your channel. Absolutely fantastic video. Great drone shots and great editing to blend them with your hand held video. Stunning waterfall. Thanks for sharing.
Thank you!
Its a beautiful spot.. Make sure you go to the Blue Holes in Soddy Daisy too in the summer
Great idea, we will have to check it out!
@@chrisandsara just dont stop at the first big "hole" where ever one swims . keep hiking further up and find the quiet pools to swim in
I grew up in Chattanooga and there are some really cool places to go to. One place that is great for camping is the Indian boundaries it is about a 2 hour drive from Chattanooga however. A place that is closer would be raccoon mountain it has some really great trails and is very beautiful
Those sound great and we're going to add them to our list right now. Thank you so much!
Very beautiful. Both my daughters and they're husbands are thinking about relocating to Chattanooga. We will actually be stopping there for a night on the way back to Florida on Memorial day. Hopefully we will have enough time to stop at the Daily ration :-). Definately need to show them this Vlog.
Thank you!! And Chattanooga is a wonderful town to call home! Always happy to help if they have any questions when thinking about moving/relocating. ☺️
@@chrisandsara Thank You!
Really beautiful! I'll still probably never go because, like you, I don't like to plan too far ahead. (Except for Walt Disney World!! LOL) It was very nice of your friend to get you guys in. I must say, the drone footage really did add a lot to this video. Well done. I'm still not renewing my pt 107 which expired in August of 2019! LOL Have a great week, C&S.
Thanks so much, it was so fun getting the drone footage here. Beautiful views!
How long have you lived in TN. There is some great history behind Rock City and the family that owned it during the depression on the 20s
Not very long, it definitely has a very rich history!
lived here my whole life john. What are the historical significance I'm very interested.
If you're looking for more places to hike and visit try out the battlefield in fortoglotherp! It's huge and so SO pretty! I can not say more good things about it, it's just absolutely amazing. Go during spring or summer so you can see it in it's full beauty! Seriously not a place you'd wanna miss!
Adding that to our list! Thanks so much watching Brenna!
great video guys
Glad you enjoyed it! Thanks for watching Billy!
This was awesome y'all ! 👏👏👏👏👏
I'm orginally from Ider, AL on Sand Moutain, close to Trenton & I have never heard of this spot. Thanks so much for sharing it.
I just followed y'all on Instagram & subscribed on TH-cam.
As I looked at some of y'alls pics on Instagram, it brought back some great memories of the Chattanooga area. So many magnificent sites & warm, welcoming people that often serve delicious, delightful food.
I saw that y'all are also doing Van Life & love this as well. I presently live in the LA area, not lower Alabama, California.
We have lots of free bondocking out west.
It would be great if y'all did a clip on some boondock sites in the South.
Also, if that's not an option how about some KOA campgrounds. I recall one just before getting off the exit in Trenton.
Also, more of Lookout Mtn please. Especially the falls close to Mentone, AL & Little River canyon.
I'n closing, I've been blessed to travel a lot & live in AL, CA, FL, NYC & Hawaii. Beaches are one of my fav things on our gorgeous planet.
One of my all time, favorite areas is the pan handle & saw y'all have been to St. Pete., absolutely awesome.
Another awesome beach, that I feel is even AWESOMEERRRR is Gulf Shores, Alabama.
Finally, thank y'all again, keep up the awesome tips & clips please .
Your new follower & fellow
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So glad you've found us!
I’ve lived here my whole life...guess it’s time to do some more exploring!
Lula Lake is a MUST! Definitely go!! Well worth the trip up Lookout. :)
Also a Chattanooga native, every summer I discover a new trail or swimming hole. So many gems around us!
We went to lookout mountain 2 years ago and absolutely loved it. Rock city really surprised me! We are going back with the grandkids. Ruby falls was beautiful but the way the tour groups are set up we only had a second to snap a picture and we were pushed around....it was upsetting.
Rocky City is so fun, Ruby Falls is always a must see but sometimes the tour groups are a little tricky! Glad you loved visiting!
I live here in Chattanooga grew up here. Its a great place.
It sure is! We love it here!
Kramer sure knows how to make an entrance.... Always the star!
Oh he certainly is! lol
I have also lived here all my life and have never been to Lula lake. I have thought about going many times but just never make the plans to go. It's about time to get our doodle a haircut too. Thanks for the video.
Definitely make a plan to visit Lula Lake. It’s well worth the drive up Lookout. And you know it’s spring when it’s time for the doodles get their summer shave. 😂
I need to go check that out! You guys should come by Terminal Brewhouse sometime we’d love to have you!
We will try and stop by sometime soon, great recommendation!
Cool music you two! Swear the first one sounds like Avett Bros.
The first one is by Josh Garrels and he's one of our favorite musicians! Definitely check him out on Spotify. :)
Check out Zahnd WMA and Crockford Pigeon Mountain further down Lookout Mountain. There's a "rocktown" at Zahnd and also on Pigeon Mt. Caves. Waterfalls. Good trails.
Thanks for the input, we will have to check it out!
You guys need to check out fall creek falls it’s gorgeous
Great advice, we will have to check it out!
Last time I was there was over 50 years ago I swam in it and I was pregnant for first time such memories
You'll have to go visit again sometime!
The best waterfall (and my favorite outdoors spot in Eastern US) is called Virgin Falls. It's around an hour and a half north of Chattanooga. Highly recommend. (Chattanooga local)
In Sparta, TN. just outside of Cookeville, TN. It's awesome.
Great recommendation, thank you!
@@chrisandsara just be prepared for a good hike. (around 5 miles in, 5 out). Good overnight camping by the waterfall. And go after a good rain in spring (some spring flowers and foliage). Love you guys!
Really cleaned that place up, lots of trash and stolen junk cars... Years ago it used to be a place of dirt roads and 4x4s! Lots of memories!
Never understood why it didn't become a national park..........
It’s a great park!
I lived at 1304 peter pan Rd until I was 15.
Really need to get down to Tennessee!
There's so much to do here, definitely recommend visiting!
Nice video. I like the drone shots. Am I correct in assuming that flying a drone is ok at Lula Lake?
Which trail is this one specifically, do you remember? I'm going in two weeks & taking my six year old with me! Still kinda confused on which one is the waterfall trail 😅
First time I went to Lula Lake I thought the first little waterfall was it, I was so disappointed. I asked someone and they said to keep walking 😂
😂you'll definitely know THE waterfall when you get to it! It's a beautiful place, isn't it?!
@@chrisandsara it's very beautiful! I do wish that it was more of a trail rather than gravel road though.
My daughter just moved up there so I'll start visiting more often. We are actually coming to camp in Raccoon Mountain Campground in 2 weeks. So can you visit without staying or can you not even go if you don't have a reservation?
At this time reservations are required to visit Lula Lake! You can check out the reservations on their website www.lulalake.org/visit.html
Now that you've done some travelling in the 144 sprinter I would love to see a dedicated video on your comparison between the two :)
Great idea!
You guys should check out the reliance and ocoee areas
Thanks for the recommendation, we will have to check it out!
The Incline railway in Chattanooga a Lookout Mountain the best thing ever you have to do that
We've really been wanting to try that! We'll need to make that happen sooner rather than later. :)
My son benji bellah and his family have been a part of the land trust since the 70s
His home is beside the cloudland trail head justbefore lula lake.
My son caught his first rainbow fish there
Wow that's so cool!
I live in Ringgold Ga just down the Rd. From Chattanooga Tn.
Hey Stacey! We know Ringgold very well! Hope you're doing well.
I still haven't made it to Lula lake, and I've been here for five years. Having to plan out that far ahead is really a blocker for us. Also, how do you like the peak design camera strap?
Hey there Matt! Great question, we LOVE IT! We've used it almost daily for 5 years now. We both have Peak Design bags and camera straps and have zero complaints. I'm sure we'll be purchasing more Peak Design in the future. #notsponsored 😂
@@chrisandsara I backed them on numerous kickstarters. I love the Capture clips, and have been eyeballing one of their tripods. If a sale comes up, I'll probably snag a strap.
My parents were from Chattanooga; all my relatives are from Chattanooga/North Georgia area. Even had a cousin that lived on Lookout Mtn. for a while. NO ONE has ever mentioned Lula Lake.
It's a hidden gem!!
Because it's a taboo place generally for the older generation due to what happened there in the 1960's.
Peter Pan for sure. You guys do such a wonderful job. It would be great if you could do full length travel logs for Television or a streaming service.
That's so kind, thank you!!
If you guys didn't hike it, the Bluff Trail has some good, unobstructed views towards the east.
Great recommendation, thank you!
I would love to live on Christopher Robin Rd...if it were a thing lol
That's a perfect name for a road!
You guys need to go to Bluegrass Grill in downtown Chattanooga. It's good and the servers are the best! I'm there right this second
Thanks JD, great recommendation :)
how did yall ge this drone footage?! did yall get permission beforehand?
Yup! We had special permission because we were there privately with one of the board members.
Kramer❤️
Have to go with Captain Hook...
I may move there from bowling green Kentucky. Worth it?
We really love it here, good balance or nature and city but moving is a big decision and personal so it's hard to say!
@@chrisandsara that VW assembly job I told y’all about is a no go, they are doing the same thing that my current job is doing by continuing to violate hippa laws and the Nuremberg code by not only requiring masks in the factory but they have the nerve to say if you had the vaccine, you can take the mask off. And if you get the shot, you have to have a sticker put on your badge to prove you had it in order to take the mask off. I’m not putting up with that. This is America, not China, I’m back to square one.
I always wanted to fly in an airlite I think that's what it's called
It looks like a hang glider but with a seat and a engine and the propeller behind the seat and 3 wheels It takes off and lands like a plane but if the engine dies or is turned off it flies like a hang glider
You really should check out Cloudland Canyon on the top of Lookout Mountain
Yes!!!
That's been recommended to us a few times, will definitely have to check it out!
ok, Sara ... you’re Cinderella from now on ... (Chris, you can be Cinderfella ... ) ❤️❤️❤️
😍 I've always wanted to be a Disney princess!! Thanks, Nelson!! 😂
Did you notice true Tennesseeans say "coogvul" for Cookeville... nashvul, and many other city names ending in vul
Fayetteville is fedvul. 😆
I moved to Nashvul, 23 year's ago. Everyone knew immediately I wasn't from here 🤣 Now I know, when someone isn't from here!
Knoxvull
Daily Ration 😋
How did cars get in the lake 😮?
Dunno
I've lived on signal all my life and never heard of this place
My family is on signal and hasn't been there either. Looking forward to checking this place out & hopefully it's a nice day trip.
It's a hidden gem! Hope you're able to get there soon!
Escape into movie 🌞
When I saw the drone footage up and around Lookout Mountain I thought "Oh, someone must be happy to be flying again". 👍 If you don't mind me sayin', I could do with less B-roll of you filming your feet as you're walking, although I feel it has become somewhat of a trademark of yours. And, as always, your choice of music was great (but it was a bit loud for example at the waterfall). I like your vlogs where you explore your neck of the woods and could've spent the whole day with you, instead of 'only' sunrise to brunch. 😃
Thanks for the comment Theo, so glad you enjoyed the video!
This is a beautiful place, when I get to TN, it will be on the list!
“Can we get Kramer first?” Of course we can!
It’s definitely a must visit! We’d love to show you Lula Lake when you make it to Tennessee. ☺️ hope you’re doing well, Lucas!
Maryville, TN. is pronounced (Marevile, TN)
U dont gotta show every one ...
And have u seen the pocket .....very special place .
I went to fairlyland many years ago
A lot of history in the area ... On top of pigeon mtn there used to be a town , a grave yard of 1800s is up there
Hey guys! 🤘🏽 Glad you are loving Chattanooga so far! So, I am a Whitewater Rafting Guide on the Ocoee and would love to take ya this summer! Let me know if you’d want to go!
Hey Hunter! We’d love too! Reach out to us on Instagram or hello@letsbe.us
@@chrisandsara Hey guys! Just shot you a message on insta yesterday.
@@chrisandsara The Upper and Lower Ocoee are a must do, very exciting
ive live around here most of my life me and 2 other friends walk up there when we where young seen a pretty waterfall walk above it got run off but the story say 2 people got kill up there in the 70s 1 black man and a write woman but the paper said ther was 2 wite people was killed up there
Since he's only half the man he used to be, we shall call him Kram!
😂😂
Lula Lake is also known for the murders of two teenagers in 1963.
Look up the murders of two teenagers in the 1960s. My husband went to school with them! A terrible murder. That’s why I never wanted to go there.
East brainerd
Daily Ration 😋
It was fantastic!