Amazing views and a plethora of swimming spots, who could ask for a better hike? Big Soddy Gulf Creek Trail is loved by many locals and a great option for the time being while Blue Hole access is unavailable.

• 13 minutes from our North Chick Creek House

• 3.5 miles, in-and-back-style trail

• 1 hour to 1.5 hours

• Rated as an easy hike on AllTrails

• Passes by several swimming spots

Though not a Blue Hole, Chester Frost Park offers easy access to swimming without the hike, as well as fishing, boating, and picnicking. Visitors praise Chester Frost for clean facilities and gorgeous sunsets, making it the perfect spot for an all-day outing.

Bonus: Starting May 22, NoogaSplash will be open at Chester Frost until September! NoogaSplash is a floating obstacle course on the water at Chester Frost, open to all ages with a separate spot just for the littles. Rates vary by day, length of time you want to stay on the course, and they offer group rates as well. If you’re traveling with kids or you just want to test your agility and have some fun, this is a perfect way to do so!

• 14 minutes from the North Chick Creek House

• Offers swimming, fishing, boating, and picnicking

We love a loop-style trail, and that’s exactly what you’ll get when going to chase the waterfall at Rainbow Lake! Make sure to do your stretches, because this hike is rated as moderate. The hike, however, is worth the history, views, and swimming!

• Roughly 30 minutes from the North Chick Creek House

• 2.2 miles, loop-style trail

• 1 hour to 1.5 hours

• Rated as a moderate hike by AllTrails

• Features a suspension bridge, swimming spot, and waterfall

Suck Creek Road follows along Suck Creek over in Signal Mountain, with ample pull-offs located next to some fantastic swimming spots. If you’re looking for a hike, Prentice Cooper State Park is close by and has an abundance of trails for all experience levels.

• Roughly 25 minutes from the North Chick Creek House

• Plentiful pull-offs on the side of the road next to swimming spots