Trail Description:
Along this trail hikers can enjoy scenic views. This trail travels through the woods and up the mountain ridge to end at Wolf Ridge trail.
Hiking the
Chestnut Gap Trail No. 63:
Some other areas of interest would be the Cohutta Wilderness or Conasauga River Trail. Sylco Campground is located on Forest Service Road 55.
Trail Information: Trail Number 63. This trail follows the Cohutta Wilderness boundary. Parking area. A bulletin board offers trail information. Site Amenities: Parking area. A bulletin board offers trail information.
Specific Hiking and Trail Information for the Chestnut Gap Trail No. 63
Location of the Chestnut Gap Trail No. 63: Big Frog Mountain Vicinity
Best Seasons: Spring to Fall
Length of Trail: 2 miles or less
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 1.5 miles. Turn right on Forest Service Road 62, and travel about 3 miles to trailhead on the left.
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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