Cohutta Oct-Nov 2014

[Globetruck]

I'm thinking about a hike in the Cohuttas - probably a 4 day loop. Has anyone been there lately - how are the water crossings along the Jacks River or Consuagua River?

Any "must see" or "should avoid" areas?
Thanks!

[SwinginIt]

I was up there Labor Day fishing along the Jacks River Trail. Water was pretty low on the way in, that night it stormed pretty good and water rose a fair amount. I only went a few miles in and only had to cross a couple times so I don't know about how bad the crossings will be but with the water being low I don't think you'll have any problems. If you're wanting solitude avoid the Falls, if you don't care about crowds then go check out the Falls.

[backpacker]

I've been backpacking on the Jacks River trail and from what I remember water is not an issue. It's been several years since I've been there though.

[Globetruck]

The hike was great. We stopped counting crossings after about 25 or so. Most were about 2 feet deep, but some were over 3. There's no way to avoid getting wet on this hike! But the falls were worth the crossings.