Big Frog Loop
Big Frog Loop located in the Cohutta Wilderness, is a 70 mile loop that traverses parts of North Georgia and South Eastern Tennessee. The Big Frog loop is part of the infamous Georgia Traverse and is located in the heart of the Cherokee National Forrest. This trail is mostly groomed gravel roads that most stock 4 wheel drive vehicles will find the trail to be easy, does require some ground clearance. Rain, snow, and ice can make the trail harder, and some sections are narrow which can be dangerous in bad weather conditions. Although this trail is fairly easy, it is filled with great scenic views, awesome camp spots, and a dense population of native wildlife. This big frog loop makes for a great day trip, however my family enjoys breaking it up into a 3 day 2 night camping trip. You can start the trail from anywhere, but if we plan on running the full loop we start from the southeast corner near Jack River Falls, which is an excellent paid camp ground. If your’re in a large group look for the Ball Field Group camping area. If you’re on the North side of the loop, we really enjoy camping at Tumbling Creek Campground. This wilderness area is heavily used by equestrians and hunters so be sure to be aware and be courteous on the trail. My personal thought on the Big Frog loop is that it is a fantastic trail system for overlanding/camping, and although for a rock crawler it may seem boring, the scenery and overlooks are worth the time. The next time you have a 3 day weekend pack up your gear and enjoy 70 miles of mountain views, pine trees, wildlife, beautiful streams, and excellent camping.