Trail Description:
This trail is a connecting trail between Rough Creek Trail and Big Frog Trail. This trail is part of the Big Frog Wilderness. Groups in this area are restricted to a maximum of 12 people.
Hiking the
Fork Ridge/ Benton MacKaye Trail No. 69:
Camping is available at Thunder Rock Campground. Visit the Ocoee Whitewater Center, site of the 1996 Olympic Canoe/Kayak competition. It is located on Highway 64, 6 miles west of Ducktown. Many other trails are located within the Big Frog Wilderness. For more recreation opportunities, visit the Ocoee/Hiwassee Ranger Station or the Cherokee National Forest web site below. Sight Information: Trail Number 69. Hike 3.2 miles to the Fork Ridge Trail. Site Amenities: Parking available but limited to 5 vehicles. 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 Fork Ridge/ Benton MacKaye Trail No. 69
Location of the Fork Ridge/ Benton MacKaye Trail No. 69: 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/Hiwassee Ranger Station, turn left onto Highway 64, and travel 10.9 miles to Ocoee Power House Number 3. Cross the bridge, follow Forest Service Road 45 for 2.9 miles to Forest Service Road 221. Turn right on Forest Service Road 221, travel 0.9 miles to Big Frog 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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