Customer Reviews

The Hiking Trails of the Cohutta and Big Frog Wildernesses

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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.

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.