Trail Description:
This trail offers a peaceful walk along the creekside before taking off into the wilderness.
Hiking the
Big Creek Trail No. 68:
There are several dispersed camping areas and good fishing spots. Please observe wilderness rules when visiting this area. Sight Information: Trail Number 68. Hike 0.7 mile from the trailhead to the wilderness boundary. Site Amenities: Parking area. A bulletin board offers trail information. Safety: Consider wearing hunter orange during hunting season. Requirements: No motor or mechanical devices in wilderness. Hiking only.
Specific Hiking and Trail Information for the Big Creek Trail No. 68
Location of the Big Creek Trail No. 68: Big Frog Mountain Vicinity
Best Seasons: Spring to Fall
Length of Trail: 5 - 10 miles
Estimated Difficulty (Forest Service Estimate): Intermediate
Additional Challenges: Steepness: Much of the grail has grades of 20% or steeper. Length: Trails are usually more than 8 miles, but short, steep trails may be included. Surface: Trail is most likely rocky, with uneven footing. May include many stream crossings.
Travel Information
Trailhead Directions: From the Ocoee Ranger Station turn right onto Highway 64. Travel about 4.8 miles to County Road 2330 ( Cookson Creek Road). Turn left and travel 3.5 miles to Forest Service Road 55. On Forest Service Road 55 travel 9.6 miles to Forest Service Road 221, turn left on 221 and travel about 4.2 miles to the trailhead on the right.
For more information on this hike
National Forest: Cherokee National Forest
Local Office: Cherokee National Forest
Address:
3171 Highway 64
Benton , TN , 37307
423-338-5201
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