At the other end of the gorge are the Savage Day Loop and the North and South Rim Trails. These trails offer spectacular views with easy to moderate terrain. Accompaning pictures are the Savage Falls and the view from Rattlesnake Rock both on the 4 mile dayloop. Continuing on the North Rim trail brings many more beautiful overlooks and the short waterfall pictured. From Chattanooga, take US127 to Dunlap, then TN111 to TN399.
Signs pointing to Savage Gulf clearly mark the turns.
One of the most challenging trails in the Savage Gulf Natural Area is the Collins Gulf Trail. The Collins Gulf area abounds with wild flowers and has one of the most beautiful waterfalls in the Gulf, Suter Falls. However, the descent to the falls and indeed much of the trail is rocky ,steep and difficult. The trail continues on past the falls into a spectacular wildflower area. However, during times of high water this trail may be closed as Falls Creek and Collins River both must be crossed.