BMT - Dally Gap to Big Frog Mtn

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BMT - Dally Gap to Big Frog Mtn

The Basics:

Event Type:

Hike

Event Location:

Cohutta Wilderness

Date(s) & Time:

Mon, Jan 12 2026 9:00 am >> Mon, Jan 12 2026 3:30 pm (Carpool Departure: 7:15 am *log in for location*)

Registration Opens:

Mon, Jan 5 2026 7:00 pm

Registration Cut Off:

Sun, Jan 11 2026 8:00 pm

Event Duration:

6 Hours 30 Minutes

Difficulty Rating:

D5: Difficult

Distance:

14 Miles

Pace:

Moderate

Trip Leader(s):

Tim W

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Member Cost:

None

Participant Info:

Who's Invited:

Members Only, 21 And Older Only

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Number Registered So Far:

12 / 0 (To see who's signed up, log in to the Member Area)

Are Dogs Permitted:

Yes

Itinerary:

Come join me hiking the BMT in Cohutta and Big Frog Wilderness. This challenging out and back hike will follow the BMT north from Dally Gap on the Hemptop and Big Frog trails to the top of Big Frog mountain before retracing our route back.

We'll climb steadily from the Dally Gap trailhead to the Georgia/Tennessee border before a tough ascent up Big Frog Mountain. Along the way we'll pass the popular Penitentiary Branch Trail leading to Jacks River. After reaching the top of Big Frog Mtn we'll turn around and head back.

The last 3 miles on FS Road 22-2 to Dally Gap are bumpy but passable. Be aware that my Google GPS directions got confused at the hard right turn onto Forrest Service Rd 22-2 off Foster Branch Road.

This is a solid D5 hike covering 14 miles with 3400+ feet elevation gain. Average pace should be around 2.8 mph. Recent D5 or high end D4 experience is a prerequisite. Be sure you're comfortable with hikes lasting up to 6 hours (moving time) at a faster pace (up to 3.0 mph). Hikers without D5 experience may get an email to assess your compatibility.

Required Items to Bring:

water and/or sports drink

lunch and snacks

sturdy and comfortable hiking shoes or boots

Recommended Items to Bring:
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hiking poles

rain gear

sunny disposition

towel

How to Get There:

Event Directions:

Dally Gap Trailhead parking will be on the left along FS Rd 22-2.

Click here for trailhead location

Carpool to Event Distance (round trip):

130Mile(s)

Carpool Departure Time:

7:15 am

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Carpool Cost:

Estimated cost per vehicle for this event is $52.00 using a reimbursement rate guideline of $0.400 per mile. The total amount should be divided by the number of people in the vehicle, including the driver. This is a guideline, not a rule, for drivers but the cost should not be higher unless there are extenuating circumstances.

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