Ocoee Run

Overview: This is a great run offering a grinding uphill start followed by several miles of twisting and winding single track through the Little Frog Wilderness Area. The part I love the most is a 2 mile downhill run towards the end of the single track. You then get a nice downhill on Highway 64 and finish along the Ocoee River after passing through the Whitewater Center. The course has 2 creek crossings, some mud along a creek trail, but it is very quiet and secluded offering a perfect trail running experience.

Tips: You can park in the day use area of the Thunder Rock Campground. There is only one turn from the Benton-McKaye to RC 125 at the Little Frog sign. Carry water, as you always should, there are some sights to see along the creek. The start is all uphill, but the finish is all downhill and when it gets tough just remember the Ocoee River and a swim is waiting.