The Conasauga River is truly a beautiful river with access to beaches, as well as waterfalls and cascades. It’s about building relationships with the outdoors and each other. Multiple use trail – Hiking and Equestrian. Continue 2.9 miles until the three way intersection with FS68. © 2009 - 2020 Trailful Outdoor Co. // Made in the mountains of Hiawassee, Georgia. [Fig. Found inside – Page 2The existing trail system may be upgraded to an acceptable and safe standard ... turkey will be the featured species in the lower Conasauga River Area . It’s a fun-filled, wet hike that’s perfect for Georgia’s warm summer season; with 18 river crossings, each way, we almost always get wet. Bisected by two rivers, the Conasauga River and Jacks River, the Cohutta Wilderness is home to over 70 species of fish including bass, bream and drum. The hike descends steadily into the lush, green forest, meandering along the banks of a spilling, tumbling creek. This trail merger marks the 6.7-mile point of the Conasauga River Trail if hiking downstream. Have Fun! Cisco, GA Access: From Eton, GA (one red-light town) go north on Hwy 411 for 8.8 miles and turn right onto Old GA Highway 2 at Cisco Baptist Church. Check out more of our favorite. The Lower Conasauga River Trail is the second longest trail within the wilderness area, offering an intense adventure that should be reserved for more experienced hikers. If you go, pack wisely (check out our hiking gear list and backpacking gear list for our favorite gear), including a paper map and compass. 13 miles and 38 river fords on the Conasauga River Trail, in Cohutta Wilderness. This map shows our approximate route while exploring this trail, but does not replace an official trail map. The return hike is steeply uphill after the final river ford at mile 12, but the forest’s incredible, lush beauty makes it well worth the workout. Bray Field is a … Conasauga River trail. At the top of the mountain is the 3-way intersection of Potatopatch Mountain.Take a right onto FS64 and it is 1.4 miles to the trailhead. Perfect for summertime. Found inside – Page 50WILDeRNeSS BeGINNINGS The Conasauga River is born east of this paddle, ... than 40 miles of hiking trails, including the 13.0-mile Conasauga River Trail, ... The hike explores a rocky island mid-river at crossing 12 before trekking through a pine grove, plunging through crossings 13 and 14 at 4.25 miles. Conasauga River. Rejuvenate your soul in the raw beauty and wildness of this remote, pristine river valley. This 13-miler on the trail’s lower half plunges into the wilderness from Betty Gap, diving into a lush forest filled with abundant wildflowers and ferns. But enjoy the trail. Just remember the trail parallels the Conasauga River so at each crossing the trail is on the opposite side though it may take a moment to find it. The Conasauga River Trail is the second longest trail in the Cohutta Wilderness at 13.1 miles. Found inside – Page 20... 213 % on Forest trails , 51 % on reservoirs , 19 % on streams and rivers ... French Broad and the Nolichucky Rivers . of these rivers , the Conasauga ... Depending on your perspective, this remote hike can be amazing – or if you’re lost or injured, downright scary. Access via foot trail is located on Forest Service road (FS) 64 in Betty Gap. Found inside – Page 270A Guide to the Classic Trails Steve Jones. RIDE 78 . Iron Mountain AT A GLANCE Length / configuration : A 12 ... RIDE 78 Iron Mountain Jacks River Conasauga River Trail Parking 270 SOUTHERN APPALACHIAN & SMOKY MOUNTAINS Iron Mountain. You will ford the Conasauga River 38 times end-to-end. Once you find the Conasauga River, this trail is pretty easy to follow--the trick sometimes is finding where the trail exits the river after fording. Class I Natural River Area the entire segment of the Conasauga River in Polk county, upstream from the Hwy 411 bridge. a 5.8 mile out and back trail located near Old Fort, Tennessee that features a river and is This adventure doubles back on its outbound route, crossing the river an additional 18 times to return to the Betty Gap trailhead. The west side of the river has no fire damage. Found inside – Page 62It is less than two strenuous miles to the intersection with Conasauga River at a point about 0.5 mile downstream of Conasauga River Trail's first ... Total Distance between trailheads: 12.6 miles. It’s about protecting what sustains us. And Chestnut Lead Trail is a 2 mile descent to the river and its namesake trail arriving at the 2.1 mile mark hiking downstream. Conasauga River Trail is a trail on Conasauga River, Hickory Creek, Stink Creek, Thomas Creek, and Betty Creek in Chattahoochee National Forest, Cohutta Wilderness, Cohutta Wildlife Management Area, Blue Ridge, Appalachian Mountains, GA. View a … If coming from Ellijay, GA it is better to take Hwy 52 west and cross Fort Mountain and take County Road 64(Conasauga Road) north which turns into FS18. The final ford before Bray Field is east to west arriving at the Panther Creek Trail junction approximately at mile 5. Fords on this trail are best approached with a wet-feet philosophy: the river’s boulders are usually moss-covered and slippery, and it’s usually safest just to plunge right in. The easiest way to cross is usually the sandy, pebble-lined bottom in the river’s shallows, away from whitewater or fast-flowing, deep channels. Found inside – Page 156The Tearbritches Trail (Forest Trail #9) starts just east of the campground. It crosses Bald Mountain then descends to Bray Field along the Conasauga River. The only road access to the Conasauga is found via Old GA 2, GA 2, and Carlton Petty Road. Click to learn more about this trip and download the route GPS GPX or KML files. - Wilderness Act of 1964. The Conestoga Trail System (CTS) developed, maintained and protected by the Lancaster Hiking Club has its northern terminus at the old Lebanon Pumping station just off route 322. First we take a trail to the Conasauga River in the Chattahoochee National Forest (GA), which is about 2 miles in and out through a beautiful old growth forest. All rights reserved. Found inside – Page 150FEATURED PLACE Jacks River Trail The confluence of the Jacks and Conasauga Rivers exhibits many facets of the floodplain and bottomland natural community. Hiking (half) the Conasauga River Trail in the Cohutta wilderness. 13.1 miles. The Conasauga River is the most westerly trout water on public land in Georgia. Consider spending two or more days backpacking the trail as a gorgeous 25-mile out-and-back route, or park a shuttle car ahead of time and try to knock out the whole trail in a day. (What is Wilderness, and why is it important? The southeastern trailhead (high elevation) located at Betty Gap. a 15 mile moderately trafficked point-to-point trail located near Crandall, Georgia that features a waterfall and is rated as difficult. Directions: From junction of Hwy. If the river is running high, we always opt for safety and find another trail in the area (like the Beech Bottom Trail to Jacks River Falls). From its Betty Gap trailhead elevation of 3,094 feet, the footpath descends rapidly into the river valley. This is the only instance that two wilderness trails share the same pathway. The Conasauga River Trail reaches a signed junction with the Chestnut Lead Trail at 1.95 miles, which leaves left, fords the river, and ascends up the Chestnut Creek valley past several small waterfalls to FS 64. In the midsection of the river the Chestnut Lead and Tearbritches trails both descend into the Conasauga’s valley from the west. Designated 1969. Lace up your boots, grab this guide, and explore the great outdoors! Few hikers know this gem of a region as well as Johnny Molloy. Efforts for the trail have begun within Whitfield County with hopes of working up and downstream from there. Travel 6 miles, turn right on FS 64 at the three-way junction. It is a 3.0-mile trail measured from its FS221 trailhead to its first and only river crossing that junctions with the Iron Mountain Trail coming up north from the Chattahoochee National Forest in Georgia. Found inside – Page 133We would hike down the Chestnut Lead Trail to the Conasauga River, where we would turn north and head downriver along the Conasauga River Trail to Hickory ... Total Distance from Hwy 52: 10.4 miles Have Fun! Drive another 1.4 miles and the short access road (FS 17B) is on the left. Found insideNatureWatch NE 1996 HIGHLIGHTS In Tennessee , fish watchers snorkel along the Conasauga River Trail on the Cherokee National Forest . Found inside – Page 64Panther Creek Trail : Panther Creek can only be accessed by hiking into the wilderness on one of the other trails . The shortest route is from the Crandall Access on FSR 17. From there , you'll follow the Conasauga River Trail to its ... The easier part came to an end, and the much harder section started. The CTS offers scenes of the many different land uses and natural terrain that exist in Lancaster County. 411. A "Hike Summary" chart in the front of the book indicates trail length, water features, loop hikes, whether "best for fit dogs," and more. The trail crosses Tearbritches Creek and passes an intersection with the Tearbritches Trail at 5.25 miles, reaching Bray Field. Campsites scatter throughout Bray Field’s shady, relatively flat expanse, the former site of a homestead. At 5.3 miles, the Hickory Creek Trail veers right, crossing the Conasauga River. The hike passes several campsites and an intersection with the Chestnut Lead Trail at 1.8 miles, just before fording the river at crossing two. Camping is available off trail to the left of here or on either side of the river to the right. Length: 4.6 miles. Beware: River crossings can become dangerous after heavy rains, especially as you make your way further down river--be prepared in case heavy overnight rainfall leaves you stranded. The 21st crossing, 3rd from the midpoint, presents a challenge to see where the trail begins again on the other side. We promise not to annoy you, but if you wish, you may unsubscribe at any time. Plenty of scenic backcoutry campsites can be found along the river, where the rush and gurgles of the river will lull you to sleep at night. The Conasauga River Trail. Then there is a way to hike in at approximately the halfway point from the Hickory Creek Trailhead at FS630. The trail crosses a small side creek, continuing to follow the river downstream. Found inside – Page 15The Little Frog Trail begins on US64 across the river from the Ocoee No. ... from US411 just N of the Conasauga River bridge to the Tumbling Creek Rec . The Conasauga River Trail offers a variety of activity options from hiking, biking, and horseback-riding. River crossings. Around mile 8.8 you come to the 31st crossing. Leave Hickory Creek trailhead, going gently downhill 1.5ish miles to the Conasauga River. Stay on FS68 for approximately 6.0 miles until the T-intersection of FS68/FS64 at Potatopatch Mountain and take a right. The hike dips back down to the river banks, crossing at number 6. Turn left onto TN 313 (Ladd Springs Road, becomes Willis Springs Road). All rights reserved. As the name implies, the trail closely follows the Conasauga River fording it a total of 38 times along the way. The Cohutta Wilderness is the largest wilderness area east of the Mississippi River. It’s about more than standing on the mountain top. The trailhead is on Conasauga River Road (FS 64), just northeast of the road junction on Potato Patch Mountain. The trail from this point is not maintained like the upper part of the trail with a few more deadfalls and continues this way for the next 4 miles. Found inside – Page 98An overweight couple with backpacks stood at the Hickory Creek and Conasauga River trail intersection . " Where're you hiking from ? " I asked with interest . " The lower Conasauga River trail , " responded the man with a double chin . If continued upstream then Hickory Creek Trail shares the same pathway with the Conasauga River Trail for 1.3 miles arriving at Bray Field. River crossings. That said, it can be an absolutely amazing adventure for experienced hikers. Hickory Creek Trail to the west. The trail is not marked in the wilderness area but it is easily followed to the river on a wide path that was once a route for trains that harvested timber out of the Conasauga drainage in the early 1900’s. Offers 144 hikes in northern Georgia and includes information on environmental ethics, terms and symbols, and mountain biking. The trail reaches the banks of the Conasauga River at 1.3 miles, making the first of 18 river crossings. This outstanding (but difficult) hike splashes through 36 river fords (and many creek crossings) from Betty Gap to Bray Field and back. Most hikers start from the high elevation trailhead at Betty Gap which begins near the headwaters of the Conasauga River. The best views of the waterfall, framed lushly in vibrant green moss, are from the campsite just across the river. The Conasauga River Trail offers easy walking to river access points downstream from parking area. And the trail presents a good risk of falling on slippery rocks, losing the trail, or many other deep-wilderness injuries or issues. Chattooga River District 9975 Highway 441S Lakemont, GA 30552 Phone: 706-754-6221. Marked by yellow blazes, a moderately difficult hiking trail that fords the river 38 times. The hike bounds through crossings three and four quickly before crossing a side creek and navigating through crossing five at 2.5 miles. Campsites scatter throughout Bray Field’s shady, relatively flat expanse, the former site of a homestead. The hike crosses and meanders northbound along the river to the trail’s halfway point, located near the popular campsites at Bray Field. Many of the crossings on the other side of the Conasauga River have an aqua green blaze on a tree indicating where to cross. This is a wonderful spot to take a lunch break since it is arguably more appealing than Bray Field with a bigger more turbulent river. Google Map to Old Hwy GA2 indicated by Cisco Baptist Church. Found inside – Page 28moderate Chestnut Lead Trail descends to Conasauga River and intersects with the Conasauga River Trail. The 13.1-mile, moderate Conasauga River Trail begins ... Between these frequent crossings, the trail parallels the river virtually staying on top of it. From the Panther Creek Trail junction, the trail detours left away from the river for the first time. During high water, there isn't a more scenic waterfall in Georgia. Hickory Creek Trail continues to the east crossing the Conasauga River and for another 6.5 miles winds its way back up to the northeast to its terminus at FS51. The Conasauga River is a river that runs through southeast Tennessee and northwest Georgia. All photos are copyright Eric Champlin or Summit19 Studio LLC. Comment Type: Lost or Found Item self-destructs in 30 days. The trail always crosses where it enters and is basically across the river no more than 30 degrees in either direction. On this challenging overnight backpack trip you will ford crisp, clear rivers and streams as you follow the Conasauga River deep into the Cohutta Wilderness. Found inside – Page 76Turn left and go 0.2 mile to the Conasauga River Trailhead. The parking area is on your left, and the trail is to the right of FR 17B. Rated: Easy. When it’s raining, either on the trail or nearby, the river’s depth can rise quickly, so we always avoid the trail if there’s even a chance of rain. This updated edition incorporates the exhilarating new urban whitewater course in Columbus, and the recently established water trails that actively welcome recreational paddlers throughout the state. 12 miles The hike passes an intersection with the Cohutta Panther Creek Trail at 4.9 miles and passes a large campsite at 5 miles before climbing a tall, pine-shaded ridge. Have Fun! By now, it was 5.3 miles since the start of the hike. in the wilderness. Entering the wilderness from Betty Gap near the headwaters of the Conasauga River, the trail is definitely a challenging feat to accomplish. Cowpen Creek and Poplar Springs Branch merge to the northwest right before combining with Birch Creek to form the Conasauga River. We started at the trailhead off of 17-B and exited on the Hickory Creek trail. Photos. Found inside – Page 18The two river trails , the Jacks River ( 15 miles ) and the Conasauga ( 5 miles ) require frequent fording , so are dangerous during periods of high water or after a heavy rainfall . These two are also among the most heavily traveled . Date (s) & Time: Sun, Jun 16 2019 7:30 am >> Sun, Jun 16 2019 5:30 pm (Carpool Departure: 7:30 am *log in for location*) Registration Opens: Found inside – Page 80The Conasauga River Trail offers easy walking to river access points downstream from parking area . Snorkel in still , deep pools to view turtles , redeye bass , and sunfish ; or kneel in shallow riffles to see Alabama hogsuckers ... Please always practice good trail etiquette. The trail walked end to end requires 38 river crossings. Just remember the trail parallels the river. It is the focal point of the western part of the wilderness with 4 trails that converge on it. No cell service. 2) After 3.8 miles and 16 fords of the Conasauga River, follow signs to the right for the Panther Creek Trail. That makes 76 total fords on an out-and-back, and there are no bridges! And the river crossings can be difficult to spot. Found inside – Page 489... 192, 431 Oakfuskee Path, 92, 192 Oakfuskee Town, 193 Oakfuskee Trail, 92, ... 140, 440 Old Chattanooga Ford, Conasauga River, 357 Old Chattanoogee Road, ... Marble Mine Trail. Panther Creek flows into the Conasauga river from the east. Conasauga River Trail (13.1 miles) Marked by yellow blazes, this is a moderately difficult trail that crosses the river 38 times. It is the only river in Tennessee that is not a part of the Mississippi River watershed. 3) Cross the Conasauga for the 17th time and look for the Panther Creek Trail on the south side (hiker’s right) of Panther Creek. This final section is a well-maintained trail climbing away from the river gaining several hundred feet in elevation to its northwestern (low elevation) trailhead on Forest Road 17B. Temporary (Condition Report, Upcoming Event, etc) self-destructs in 90 days. The Lower Conasauga River is that portion of the river running southward from the Tennessee/Georgia state line to the confluence with the Coosawattee River near Calhoun. Open full screen to view more. Unmarked trails. VISIT OUR SHOP The trail crosses Tearbritches Creek and passes an intersection with the Tearbritches Trail at 5.25 miles, reaching Bray Field. Motorized use and mountain bikes are prohibited. The Marble Mine Trail through the James H. “Sloppy” Floyd State Park is an … Travel 4 miles until the pavement ends, then bear right on gravel Forest Service Road 221 (Pea Vine/SheedsCreek Rd.). Found inside – Page 4-9Conasauga River , Lower ( HUC # 0315010105 ) General Description - east central ... Hurricane Mountain , Pinhoti Trail , east slopes of Rocky Face Mountain ... 1) Follow the Chestnut Lead Trail for 2.1 miles then turn left onto the Conasauga River Trail. Found inside – Page 4CHE TWUT TO SYLCO TO CONASAUGA Beach Big Frog wth SPIN ork Fork East West ema SEECH JACKS C JACKS River River RIVER TRAIL CM . BOTTOM TRAIL TRAIL SEND ... Panther Creek Falls is 1.5 miles to the east on Panther Creek Trail. It offers lots of sunlight, a campsite, and big boulders to relax on before fording the river again at this point. In the winter or dry seasons you may be able to rock hop across many of the crossings and stay dry, but don't count on it. Event Location: Cohutta Wilderness. Found inside – Page 22Southern Region Conasauga River Snorkeling Trail , Cherokee National Forest , Tennessee Save that plane fare to Belize ! Bring your snorkel down to ... Turn right at Grassy Street which is located immediately before the Dollar General. Found inside – Page 467As a bonus, this drive also leads you to the Cohutta's many trailheads. ... After 8.1 miles you'll reach the Conasauga River, with a trailhead for ... Found inside – Page 4-50Administration Horse use will be prohibited on the following trails in the Cohutta Wilderness Area : # 11 Conasauga River Trail # 12 Rough Ridge Trail ... The trail is rated as moderate. Class I Natural River Area the entire segment of the Conasauga River in Polk county, upstream from the Hwy 411 bridge. Designated 1969. It is one of two scenic rivers located in the Cherokee National Forest in southeast Tennessee. Crossing west to east the trail enters a 0.9-mile stretch that has substantial fire damage. © 2021 Outdoor Project. After this first crossing, the footpath covered in rhondonderon turns into an old roadbed that widens into a beautiful section paralleling the Conasauga River on its right arriving at the junction with Chestnut Lead around mile 2.1. Found inside – Page 31TREK THE SOUTH'S COOLEST RIVER TRAIL. The Conasauga River serves up a succession of cascading rapids, miniature falls, and trout pools, and the 13.1-mile ... Drive straight 0.4 miles over the railroad tracks and turn right onto Crandall-Ellijay Road. Our hike began with a road walk from the Chestnut Lead Trailhead parking area. Solitude. From this trailhead, it is a little less than 2 miles to where Hickory Creek Trail merges with the Conasauga River Trail. Tall grasses and wildflowers stretch toward sunlight on the river’s banks. Conasauga Canoe Trail Conasauga River Alliance is partnering with Dalton Utilities, Limestone Valley RC&D, Whitfield County, WWF, and Coca Cola to complete a water trail on a section of the Conasauga. Conasauga River Trail: Located within Cherokee National Forest, the 4.6 mile Conasauga River Trail begins at the Conasauga River dispersed area and ends at Sheeds Creek Road (FS221).. 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