The hike will leave the parking area of Jones Meadow on a spur trail (0.2 Miles) to the AT at Camp Creek Bald (4844 ft). At about 0.8 miles the trail descends through a thick stand of rhododendrons and continues to circle the summit of Camp Creek Bald. At the 2 mile mark we will come to a side trail that leads to White Rock Cliffs, with views of Mt. Mitchell and the Black Mts. From there we descend to Bearwallow Gap (3940 ft.)

The AT continues through rhododendrons and wide wet trails. The trail returns to a ridge top at about 4.4 miles. At about 5.4 miles the trail comes to a broad grassy area and the Jerry Cabin Shelter. A good place for lunch. Then the trial begins the ascent to Big Rock (4838 ft.) at about the 7.3 mile mark. Scramble down Big Rock to a large meadow with brambles and views of the Nolichucky River valley. 

At about 8.8 miles are the Shelton graves. William and David Shelton were Union soldiers during the War Between the States. From here the trail begins a long descent to Flint Gap at about 10.5 miles, then an ascent of about 0.5 miles to Flint Mt. Shelter. From here the AT meanders down a seris of ridges, with easy ups and downs. Then one last short, steep climb before descending to Devil Fork Gap.

Plan on spending 8 to 9 hours on the trail.

The morning of the hike we shall be meeting at the Hardee's in Erwin, Tennessee. The address for the Hardee's is 1237 North Main Ave. Erwin, Tenn. 37650. The telephone number for the Hardee's is (423) 743-5050.

We will be leaving the Hardee's at 9:00 AM sharp for the trailheads. Please arrive eariler for breakfast and directions.