Jack's River Trail
The Jack's River flows East to West along the northern border of the Cohuttas Wilderness Area in northwest Georgia. This makes a great day trip, particularly in the summer when the river destination makes a great place to cool off. Jack's River Falls also make a great lunch spot and is one of N. Georgia's most dramatic waterfalls.
Name of Area: Cohutta Wilderness Area
Trail Names: Rice Camp Trail to Jack's River Trail to Jacks River Falls
Trail Distance: 9 miles, RT
Elevation Change: ~200 ft
Navigational Difficulty: easy, well-worn trail
Water Availability: Water everywhere
Camp sites: Many sites. No permit needed
Special Condsiderations: Many stream crossings and one fairly deep river crossing. Prepare to be wet.
Other Notes: The falls are especially beautiful. Good lunch spot.
General Direction to TH: Take I75 North to Dalton to Ga Hwy 2. Take Hwy 2 east to Cisco and cross 411 onto Old Ga Hwy 2. Follow directions in the Ga conservancy's guide to the North Ga mountains
Round Trip Distance: 200 miles
One Way Travel Time: 2.5 to 3 hrs
Shuttle Time: none
Where to Find More Information
Guide Books: North Ga Mnts; The Georgia Conservancy's Guide(pg 45-50)
Topos: Hemp Top Quad Ga-TN
Nearby Town(s): Cisco, Chatsworth
Breakfast: McDonalds (exit 125 off I75)