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Rock/Creek Experience Center

Hike / Paddle / Bike



Bike Rentals

Updated rental hours are 10am-6pm Monday through Saturday, and 1pm 6pm on Sundays at our Riverside Drive location.

If you live in Chattanooga or have heard that National Geographic Adventure called it one of the “Best Adventure Towns in the US to Live & Play,” then you probably already know that there are:

- over 100 miles of singletrack mountain bike trails within 15 minutes
- 54 trailheads within 25 minutes
- More than 70 miles of paddle-ready blue ways within 25 minutes of downtown

With this kind of proximity and renowned quality all you need is the right gear and you’ll be set for some epic experiences. This is where we come in. Rock/Creek Rentals gives you access to top-of-the-line outdoor gear that you can take on all your Chattanooga adventures.

Pick up your rental bike/kayak/SUP at our Basecamp: 1530 Riverside Drive

We are conveniently located on the Chattanooga RiverWalk near downtown and close to mountain bike trails and kayak put-ins. We have several rack options for you to transport equipment on your vehicle and enjoy the water and trails at your pace. Our friendly staff is happy to offer suggestions and guidance for any adventure. Give us a call! 423-265-1836.


Specialized Turbo Levo Electric Mountain Bike Full Suspension

The unbelievable power to ride more trails. Stable and natural ride quality.

Available for 2-3 hours, or a full day.

Specialized Turbo Tero Electric Mountain Bike

The Turbo Tero from Specialized is the perfect pedal assist machine to explore Chattanooga (on and off road)!

Available for 2-3 hours, or a full day.

Specialized Stumpjumper Full Suspension Mountain Bike

This full suspension, full send, shred machine is dialed in for all the trails Chattanooga has to offer!

Available for 2-3 hours, or a full day.

Specialized Como Electric Bike Rental

We rent the comfiest pedal assisted electric bikes around, that way you can see what all the fuss is about.

Available for 2-3 hours, or a full day.

Water Rentals

Perception - Tribe 11.5 sit-on-top

This longer version of our super stable and maneuverable one person boat is made for lakes/pond and slow moving rivers/streams. Its padded and adjustable seat means it is comfy for full days, and the big storage compartments allow you to bring along more toys and lunch.

Paddle and lifejacket included.

Perception - Tribe 9.5 sit-on-top

This one person beginner friendly kayak is our lightest kayak option, is very stable but maneuverable, and is perfect for leisure trips. A bit smaller and lighter but also slower than the Tribe 11.5 we also rent, if your looking to cover more distance then look at the the "sit-on-top kayak - long" option.

Paddle and lifejacket included

Perception - Tribe 13.5 Tandem

This two person beginner friendly kayak is stable and fast, featuring padded adjustable seats, cup holders, and gear storage compartments. It's a great way to work together with a partner to tackle Lake Chickamauga or the mighty Tennessee River.

This rental is for up to 8 hours, it includes a paddle, personal flotation device, and location recommendations.

Stand Up Paddleboard Rental

Rent our inflatable, beginner friendly, all around Stand Up Paddle Boards up to either 4 or 8 hours. This paddle board is rigid enough you won't know its inflatable but friendly is you fall onto it or run into rocks. It's great for cruising, SUP yoga, fishing, or just floating along with friends.

We rent Hala and Sol Paddle Boards!

Touring Stand Up Paddleboard Rental

Rent our inflatable, touring Stand Up Paddle Board up to either 4 or 8 hours.. The board is rigid enough you won't know its inflatable but friendly is you fall onto it or run into rocks. It's great for going longer distance or those looking for a more narrow high performance SUP experience.

We Rent the Carbon Nass Board from Hala Paddle boards!

Transportation Racks

Kuat NV 2.0 Bike Rack for 2" Reciever

Hitch Mounted Bike Rack capable of Carrying 2 bikes (Ebike compatable).

Your Vehicle must have a 2 inch hitch receiver in order to use this rack.

Yakima Gatekeeper Tailgate Pad

Tailgate pad for safe bike transport in pickup trucks.

Transports up to 5 bikes and fits mid-size and full-size trucks with tailgates from 53-61" wide.

Camping Gear

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Backpack

Our Osprey packs come in a variety of sizes and options. Click
available, select your dates and hit continue to see specific packs and
their descriptions.

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Sleeping Bag

Our Marmot sleeping bags come in a variety of lengths and warmth ratings. All of these bags are synthetic fill.

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Sleeping Pad

Our Sea to Summit sleeping pads come in a variety of sizes and options. Click available, select your dates, and hit continue to see specific pads and their descriptions.

Climbing Gear

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Crash Pad

This is a full day rental of Metolius Session 2 bouldering crash pads. Equipped with padded backpack straps, a waist belt, suitcase carry handles, and an angled hinge to eliminate the gutter seam.

North Shore or Downtown stores available as pickup locations.

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