Tennessee · Hiking

Licklog Ridge

5.2 mi
round trip
7,433 ft
climb
4,071 ft
high point
Out and back
route

Is Licklog Ridge open right now?

Closure in the area

There's a closure order in Cherokee National Forest. It doesn't name Licklog Ridge, so check the source for the area it covers.

As of · Source: USFS · Cherokee National Forest. Agencies don't list every closure — check before you go.

Licklog Ridge is an expert-level out-and-back hike in the Big Frog Wilderness, part of the Ocoee Ranger District of Cherokee National Forest in Tennessee. The Forest Service manages the land, and the route starts at about 2,538 feet, rising to a high point of 4,071 feet over a total distance of about 10 miles with a one-way elevation gain of 1,679 feet. The climb is long and steep, and the route is rated expert. The low point on the way is about 1,720 feet, so the hike crosses a significant elevation range. Rough Creek lies just 0.1 mile away, and Grassy Gap and Yellow Stand Lead Trail No. 78 are each about 1.7 miles off. Thunder Rock Campground, about 3.1 miles away, is the closest place to camp.

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