The Best Backpacking in Benton

Wolf Ridge Trail is an out-and-back trail that takes you past scenic surroundings located near the city of Copperhill.

Big Frog Trail is an out-and-back trail that takes you by a river located near Copperhill, Tennessee.

Beech Bottom Trail is an out-and-back trail that takes you by a waterfall located near Old Fort, Tennessee.

Rice Camp, Hickory Ridge, East Cowpen Loop is a loop trail that takes you by a waterfall located near Epworth, Georgia.

Jacks River Trail Through Hike is a point-to-point trail that takes you by a river located near Epworth, Georgia.

Cohutta to Big Frog Wilderness via Benton Mackaye Trailhead is a point-to-point trail that takes you by a river located near Blue Ridge, Georgia.

Panther Creek Falls is an out-and-back trail that takes you by a waterfall located near Blue Ridge, Georgia.

Emery Creek Trail to Bald Mountain is an out-and-back trail that takes you by a waterfall located near Crandall, Georgia.

Gahuti Inner Loop to West Overlook, Fort Mountain, and Cool Springs Overlook is a loop trail that takes you by a waterfall located near Chatsworth, Georgia.

Fort Mountain rises prominently from the plateau to the West, serving as the start of the Blue Ridge Mountain range in Georgia. The Gahuti Backcountry Trail circumnavigates the mountain, with several overlooks with views in all directions.  At 8.1 miles, this hike is moderately difficult, but can...

After an easy 25 minute drive from Chattanooga you will reach North Chickamauga Gorge on Montlake Road in Soddy Daisy. Park any where in the gravel loop just make sure other cars can get through. From the Montlake Road Trailhead Kiosk the trail begins on an old mining road. Hogskin Upper Loop Tr...

Rich Mountain Trail is an out-and-back trail that takes you through a nice forest located near Cherry Log, Georgia.

Flipper Bend Loop is a loop trail that takes you by a river located near Signal Mountain, Tennessee.

Pinhoti - Dug Gap to Snake Creek Gap is a point-to-point trail where you may see beautiful wildflowers located near Dalton, Georgia.

Huckleberry Knob is the highest point in the Cheoah Ranger District at 5,560 feet, and it offers expansive views of the surrounding Cherokee and Natahala National Forest. The hike is 2.4 miles roundtrip and begins at the parking lot between mile 8 and 9 up an old dirt road. You will go up the di...

The gravel road heading to the trailhead is on the rougher side to take it slow. When you get to the trailhead it’s a small gravel pull off right off the road. There are no maps at the trailhead but there are only a few trails to take and they are marked with a blue marker. To get to the upper fa...