Cohutta Wilderness
The largest wilderness in the eastern national forests — 37,000 acres of oak-hickory ridges and the Jacks and Conasauga rivers.
Where on earth
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- Region
- Georgia, USA
- Country
- United States
- Biome
- Southern Appalachian (500–1,200 m)
- Best season
- April – May, October – November
- Difficulty
- moderate
- Backpacking
- Hiking
- Canoeing
- Fishing
Key takeaways
- Biome: Southern Appalachian (500–1,200 m)
- Best season: April – May, October – November
- Difficulty: moderate
- Top activity: backpacking
Topic summary
The largest wilderness in the eastern national forests — 37,000 acres of oak-hickory ridges and the Jacks and Conasauga rivers.
Key takeaways
- Difficulty: moderate
- Best season: April – May, October – November
Intended uses
backpacking
Climate suitability
Southern Appalachian (500–1,200 m)
Verification notes
Last verified January 1, 1970.
Plan with verified data
Cohutta Wilderness trip tools
Popular pursuits at Cohutta Wilderness
- Backpacking
Multi-day travel with everything on your back — see the packing blocks below.
- Hiking
Day miles on marked trail, with route notes and trail links below.
- Canoeing
Paddle routes, portages, and put-ins.
- Fishing
Resident gamefish, seasons, and the water that holds them.
Animals around Cohutta Wilderness
Wildlife guideBlack bearUrsus americanus
Big gameWhitetail DeerOdocoileus virginianus
GamefishLargemouth BassMicropterus nigricans
Wildlife guideNorth American beaverCastor canadensis
Big gameWild HogSus scrofa
GamefishRed DrumSciaenops ocellatus
Wildlife guideSnowshoe hareLepus americanus
Big gameBlack BearUrsus americanus