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Summary: The Anthony Creek Trail was a road for the first 1.5 mi until the Russell Field Trail intersection. Continue on this rocky Anthony Creek Trail, you will gain over 1500' to the Bote Mtn Trail. Turn right on Bote Mtn Trail. From here it is a steep climb to the Appalachian Trail. Now here are some options: if you are dayhiking and up for another two miles (out/back) you can turn left on the AT for spectacular views from Rocky Top; if you are backpacking turn right on the AT to Spence Shelter. If you choose to hike just the loop turn right and pick a place for lunch here at Spence Field. Continue (South) on the AT for 2.9 mi to Russell Field Trail and turn right. Follow Russell Field Trail for 3.5 mi to the Anthony Creek Trail and then turn left to complete the loop. If you are backpacking to Spence Field you still have the option of a side trip to Rocky Top. Know the sunset time, grab your camera and a headlamp then hike out and 1 mi to great views from Rocky Top. Trailhead: Preferred route: I-40 (Knoxville) to 140 East to 129 South follow signs to 411N/321N then continue on 321N to 73 East and you will enter the GSMNP. 7 miles to the Cades Cove. Overnight parking is ajacent to the Cades Cove Ranger Station. Trailhead is located at the back of the Cades Cove Picnic Area. Cades Cove Loop is not open to autos on Wednesdays and Saturday's until 10:00 a.m. Also call for possible road closing information for Cades Cove and other in-routes during winter months Free permit & reservation is required for Spence Field & Russell Field Shelter 865-436-1231 The permit can be filled out at this ranger's station (Lat:35.60477 Lon:-83.76934) Trail Guides for Anthony Creek Loop: Day & Overnight hikes in GSMNP by Johhny Malloy (Menasha Ridge Press) Day Hikes in GSMNP by Johnny Molloy () Exploring the Appalachian Trail: Georgia North Carolina Tennessee (Exploring the Appalachian Trail) by Doris Gove (Stackpole Books) Best Seasons: Year-Round User Groups: Hikers, Horses, Ranger Contact: GSMNP 865-436-1200 Localhikes Reporter: This hike was submitted by Bobby Trotter, who has posted 74 other hikes on this site Trail Reviews Submit your own review Notice: Traveling in the backcountry can be hazardous. You are responsible for informing yourself about these hazards and taking necessary precautions. Information on this web site comes from volunteer reporters and may contain errors or omissions. A current guidebook and proper equipment are essential for safe enjoyment of the hikes posted on this site. Keys: Tennessee Hiking, Tennessee Trails, Tennessee Hikes, Blount County Hiking, Blount County Trails, Blount County Hikes | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
