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Tennessee · Hiking · Near Red Bank
Upper Loop
- 0.3 mi
- round trip
- 245 ft
- climb
- 727 ft
- high point
- Out and back
- route
- Feb–May, Sep–Nov
- best months
Upper Loop is a short out-and-back trail in Tennessee covering just 0.31 miles, making it an ideal choice for a quick nature walk or family outing. This brief trail offers an accessible way to explore the local landscape without requiring significant time or effort.
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Best time to go · Feb–May, Sep–Nov
Best time to visit Upper Loop
Best months: February–May and September–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.
Jan
51° / 32°
11 wet
Feb
56° / 36°
10 wet
Mar
64° / 42°
11 wet
Apr
74° / 50°
10 wet
May
81° / 59°
11 wet
Jun
88° / 67°
11 wet
Jul
90° / 71°
12 wet
Aug
90° / 70°
10 wet
Sep
84° / 64°
8 wet
Oct
74° / 51°
8 wet
Nov
62° / 40°
9 wet
Dec
53° / 35°
11 wet
Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Chattanooga Lovell Ap, TN, 6.2 mi away at 671 ft. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.
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