Fresh Air Calendar

› Soddy-Daisy chapter of Tennessee Trails Assn. hikes: Saturday, Cumberland Trail Pot Point loop, joint hike with TTA Plateau chapter, strenuous; trek 3.1 miles past Snooper’s Rock to Natural Bridge & back, or 2 other options (meet at Food City parking lot in Red Bank; call John Politte at 304-8327); Tuesday, Little Cedar Mountain, moderate 5 miles (meet at 9 a.m. at Food City lot in Red Bank; call Gail Stokes at 973-632-7463); Nov. 25, Raccoon Mountain, moderate 6 miles (meet at 9 a.m. at Food City lot in Red Bank; contact George Bonneau at george.r.bonneau@gmail.com or 842-3619); Nov. 28, Falling Water Falls, moderate 5 miles (meet at 9 a.m. at Walmart lot in Soddy-Daisy; contact Bonneau); Dec. 2, Flipper Bend, strenuous 8 miles (meet at 9 a.m. at Walmart lot in Soddy-Daisy; call Boodie Fox at 842-1178).

› Sunset strolls to Sunset Point: Saturday & Nov. 25, 5-9 p.m., Cloudland Canyon State Park; meet at West Rim access parking lot, fee $5; ranger-guided, start times vary with time of sunset (check for specifics at visitor center). Call 706-657-4050.

› Beginner mountain bike rides: Sunday & Nov. 26, 9 a.m., Cloudland Canyon State Park; ages 13 to adult, bikes available for rental from visitor center, helmets required, $10-$15. Call 706-657-4050.

› Chattanooga Bicycle Club meeting: Monday, 6-7 p.m., Outdoor Chattanooga, Coolidge Park.

› Rapid Learning whitewater kayaking practice: Tuesdays, 7-9 p.m., Hulsey Wellness Center, Southern Adventist University; family-friendly for ages 8-up; first-timers free (except for $2 pool fee), equipment provided, reservations not required; yearly membership $75, family membership $125. Email info@ outdoorchattanooga.com or call 643-6888.

› After-Thanksgiving hike at Red Clay: Nov. 24, 10 a.m.-1 p.m.; ranger-guided with information on local flora, fauna & geography; free.

› Lula Lake open gate days: Nov. 25-26; Saturday, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sunday, noon-5 p.m; free admission, $2 donations encouraged. See lulalake.org.

› Prentice Cooper managed deer hunt: Nov. 25-30; area west of Suck Creek Road will be closed to all but hunters on these dates; areas east of Suck Creek Road (Highway 27) still will be open for hiking.

› Interscholastic Climbing League: Dec. 2, High Point Riverside; Dec. 9, Tenn. Bouldering; second & third of six meets for grades 6-12 for 2017-18 season. Contact Outdoor Chattanooga at info@outdoorchattanooga.com or 643-6888.

› Wild Trails 200 Mile Club: Encourages improved fitness; cover 200 miles in three months under one’s own power, whether by running, biking, swimming, paddling, walking or other aerobic activities. Anyone interested can start at any time by registering at wildtrails.org/200-mile-club and recording his or her progress there. Getting to 200 makes one a member, and the membership card secures discounts at a variety of places. Club activities include a campout, barbecue and 15k/5k trail races every three months at Lula Lake Land Trust.