The Hiking Trails of the Cohutta and Big Frog Wildernesses [Paperback]

Tim Homan (Author), Vicky Holifield (Illustrator)

Book Description

Publication Date: March 2000

Join Tim Homan as he explores the trails of northwestern Georgia and southeastern Tennessee, describing the surroundings and providing important information for novice and experienced hikers.

Tim Homan returns as our guide through northwestern Georgia and southeastern Tennessee in his third hiking book covering the southern Appalachians. Homan expertly maps out each area and describes each trail in great detail, explaining the surrounding habitat, providing comments on the area's vegetation, and noting specific sights to see. His personable narrative style makes the book at once a helpful resource and a pleasure to read. Trailhead and regional maps and detailed directions make the book even more user-friendly.

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About the Author

Tim Homan, experienced hiker and outdoor writer, is the author of THE HIKING TRAILS OF NORTH GEORGIA, THE HIKING TRAILS OF THE JOYCE KILMER-SLICKROCK & CITICO CREEK WILDERNESSES, and the editor of A YEARNING TOWARD WILDNESS: ENVIRONMENTAL QUOTATIONS FROM THE WRITINGS OF HENRY DAVID THOREAU. He lives in Colbert, Georgia, with his wife.

Vicky Holifield's botanical illustrations have appeared in EDITH HENDERSON'S HOME LANDSCAPE COMPANION, TIPULARIA, THE PANOLA MOUNTAIN WILDFLOWER GUIDE, and GEORGIA'S PROTECTED PLANTS. A graduate of Hendrix College in Conway, Arkansas, she also holds an MAT from Yale University. Holifield lives in Atlanta with her husband.

Product Details

• Paperback: 240 pages
• Publisher: Peachtree Publishers (March 2000)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1561452092
• ISBN-13: 978-1561452095
• Product Dimensions: 7.6 x 5.6 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 10.9 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,310,732 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars great book for fantastic trails!, February 11, 2011

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nikkecole (Holly Springs, GA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Hiking Trails of the Cohutta and Big Frog Wildernesses (Paperback)

I bought this book as a present for my husband several years ago as we were getting into exploring the Cohutta area. This book is great and gives very detailed explanations on the various trails and areas in the Cohutta and Big Frog Wilderness. The author is very knowledgeable about the area and he also gives interesting historical facts, as well as information on the local flora and fauna. I would highly recommend getting this book if you are interested in venturing into these parts of Tennessee and Georgia. The only thing lacking in this book would be a more detailed map of the area (there are small maps included within the book) but you can buy waterproof versions separate for not too much.

5.0 out of 5 stars A must for hiking in the Cohuttas, October 3, 2011

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Jeffery C. Woods - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Hiking Trails of the Cohutta and Big Frog Wildernesses (Paperback)

I've been hiking the Cohuttas with this book for the past three years. It has proved itself a valuable reference both in planning trips and on the trail.

The book is organized by watershed area, with those being Big Frog, Conasauga, and Jack's River. Each section includes a map, an is further divided into sections describing each trail. The trail descriptions are detailed, though one of the few details left out is information on minor camp sites. Still, these are enough of these in most areas that it doesn't really make a difference.

The maps in the book are suitable for planning hikes, but are of little use on the trails themselves. I purchased a separate water-resistant custom topo quad of the area online for just a few dollars.

Since the habitats change quickly in the Cohuttas, the author includes discussions of the native plant and animal life along with each trail description. There is also a short history of the area (still better than anything I've found elsewhere!) at the front of the book. Reading these sections before hitting the trails does make the hike a lot more interesting.

Overall, the book is well worth the small price.