Jacks River
Tennessee
Free — you'll pick up right here.
14.8 mi
Distance
2,782 ft
Gain
6h 1m
Time
No verdict for this trail
We won't guess. Here is exactly what we do and don't know.
What we do know
Inside Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forests
3 managing-area boundaries mapped — agency alerts for them feed this page automatically.
Boundary data
What's missing
No access route mapped
We don't yet know which road reaches this trailhead, so we can't tell you if it's gated.
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Why you'll love it
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Jacks River
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Meals
Gear for the day
Elevation & route
- Distance
- 14.8 mi
- Elevation gain
- 2,782 ft
- Elevation loss
- 2,782 ft
- Highest point
- 1,556 ft
- Lowest point
- 980 ft
Photos
Directions & GPX
Permits & access
- Managing agency
- State Department of Natural Resources
- Wilderness area
- Cohutta Wilderness
- Bikes
- no
About this trail
Jacks River is a 14.80-mile out-and-back trail in Tennessee that offers hikers the opportunity to explore a scenic corridor while maintaining the flexibility to turn back at any point. This route integrates seamlessly with the broader Benton MacKaye Trail and Beech Bottom Trail system, making it an excellent choice for those looking to experience interconnected backcountry pathways. Whether you're planning a full 14.80-mile adventure or a shorter partial hike, this trail provides access to the wider trail network in the region.
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