Tennessee · Hiking · Near Red Bank

Little Chunky

0.7 mi
round trip
472 ft
climb
1,810 ft
high point
Out and back
route
Mar–Nov
best months

Little Chunky is an easy hike in Tennessee, about 0.8 miles from the town of Pan Gap. The route is an out-and-back of about 1.4 miles, with a one-way climb of 179 feet and a total round-trip gain of 472 feet. The path rolls along, reaching a high point of about 1,810 feet and a low of about 1,627 feet. The steepest stretch comes early, at about 10% grade, 0.22 miles from the start. Spring and fall are the most comfortable times to go. Typical averages from a nearby weather station run from highs around 68°F in April to about 78°F in September, with October bringing highs near 67°F and lows around 51°F. Switchyard sits just 0.1 mile away, and the Small Intestine Trail and East Rim are both within a mile. For climbing, the Tennessee Wall is about 1.9 miles off.

Around this trail

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  • Sleep close

    Raccoon Mountain Campground

    Campground

    Campground · 2.6 mi from the trail
  • Eat after

    Browns Ferry Food Mart

    Restaurant

    On your way back · 2 mi · Open after 6
  • If it rains

    Creative Discovery Museum

    Museum

    On your way back · 4 mi

    Children's museum in Chattanooga, Tennessee, United States

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More in Red Bank
  • Best time to go · Mar–Nov

    Best time to visit Little Chunky

    Best months: March–November. Best months have typical highs of 55–85 °F, lows of 30 °F or warmer (32 °F where the station doesn't record snow), at most one snowy day and no more than 12 wet days.

    1. Jan

      46° / 29°

      11 wet

    2. Feb

      49° / 31°

      11 wet

    3. Mar

      58° / 39°

      11 wet

    4. Apr

      68° / 47°

      11 wet

    5. May

      74° / 57°

      11 wet

    6. Jun

      81° / 65°

      11 wet

    7. Jul

      84° / 67°

      11 wet

    8. Aug

      82° / 67°

      10 wet

    9. Sep

      78° / 61°

      8 wet

    10. Oct

      67° / 51°

      9 wet

    11. Nov

      57° / 40°

      9 wet

    12. Dec

      48° / 32°

      11 wet

    Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Lookout Mtn-Point Park, TN, 3.6 mi away at 2,110 ft. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.

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