The Incline is a one-mile single track system that climbs vertically through breathtaking, panoramic views of Lookout Mountain and its valleys. Historically, the mountain served as a battleground during the Civil War. Post-war tours of the site and surrounding nature used to be conducted by a 4-hour buggy ride. In the late 1800s, the Incline No. 1 and No. 2 cars were built.

Visitors may choose to hop off and visit Rock City and Ruby Falls. Rock City rests 1,700 feet above sea level and boasts a cascading 100-foot waterfall.

Adjacent to the waterfall is the famous 200-foot Swing-A-Long Bridge, suspended in thin air. Ruby Falls is an underground cave waterfall of equal magnificence.

3917 Street, Elmo Avenue, Chattanooga, TN, Phone: 423-821-4224, Map

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