Stone Mill. The other reviews explained where to find it pretty well.

The headwaters of the Conasauga River and Jacks River provide some of the southeast's best trout fishing along with beautiful plunges through rocky gorges. That incline on the clockwise return was tough - so we understand the recommendation to go counterclockwise. Cheaha Wilderness: Overnight on Nubbin Creek Trail, Frank Gross Campground, Blue Ridge WMA, GA, Sites Have: Lantern Posts, Picnic Tables, Fire Ring (with grill), Tent Pads, Horse Camp: With 2 Corrals And Hitching Posts (separate from tent sites), South Fork Mountain Bike, Equestrian and Hiking Trail Access, 2 Creeks (west fork and south fork of the Jacks River headwaters), Open Year Round (Jan-March The campground is only accessible from Blue Ridge), Dog-Friendly (The Forest Service says to keep them on a leash). Got to that mild crossing from our way in to find legitimately terrifying rapids waist deep. Very convenient and challenging enough for a family including two 9 year olds and a small Dachshund. You will find few places to pitch a tent right next to your car in such a remote location.

The best camping near Cohutta, Georgia. Hike, camp and backpack our favorite trails in the Cohuttas and explore some of the most pristine wilderness in the South. Bring a change of clothes for the end of your hike, you will be happy you did lol. You will find few places to pitch a tent right next to your car in such a remote location. Water cannot be found except near the East Cowpen trail head parking lot, then again, water there is not guaranteed as it may most likely be dry.

-84.625489, Live like a Chattanooga local whenever, wherever, Outdoor destinations + local stories & exclusive outdoor events. There are two trails to chose from at the trail head. I hope this helps! Although there are places to accomplish an easy dayhike in the Cohuttas, it's more often a destination for seasoned hikers or backpackers. Sharing our adventures with the world, one trip at a time. The gravel road to the trail was well-maintained and easy to drive. Great hike today!

This was my first time on the Rough Ridge Trail and the views to the north into Big Frog were some of the best I've seen. I can't really add too much to all the negative comments, they are all true. — Started at noon Saturday counterclockwise. After visiting the falls we returned on the correct trail and retrieved our packs. Sandwiched between the Emery Creek Trailhead to the south and the Tearbritches Trailhead to the north, the site is also a great place for backpackers to spend the night after a long day on the trail. Got to a campsite on the spur around 4 and set up camp. Didn’t have time to finish the loop before dark. It will eventually take you down to the river. Keep an eye out for wildlife. Already road to get to trail is being cleared.

Located on the top of Little Bald Mountain and straddling the Chattahoochee National Forest to the south and the Cohutta Wilderness Area to the north, this primitive camp area has a unique history. If you must hike these trails, try hiking it in the Winter. This was our “rest” hike for our in between day hike. Once you leave Old Highway 2 at Watson Gap and get on FS Road 64 it’s a 15-20 minute drive to the campground. We went on this trail after a few good rains so the rivers/creeks were higher than normal and the ground was slick and muddy, the hiking poles def helped ALOT! A magnificent Fall day. $40/night. But depending on what … A number of downed trees but most were easily navigated and not too frustrating. The last ascent back up Penitentiary Branch to Hemp Top was a long slough. There were multiple trees down across the loop trail from the recent storms. This was a big loop (lolly pop, actually) starting and ending at Dally Gap in the Cohuttas. 8 Essential Bike Repair Skills You Need to Know, A Look at Chattanooga's Newest Hot Spots for Food and Drink, An Insider's Guide to Signal Mountain's Great Outdoors, An Insider’s Guide to Reflection Riding Arboretum and Nature Center, The Best Things About Fall in Chattanooga: What to Know, Where to Go.