Tennessee
Blount County
Anthony Creek-AT-Russel Field Trail Loop
Scenic loop through Great Smoky Mountains National Park
The loop begins with Anthony Creek Trail, which leads hikers along a scenic route to the Appalachian Trail. The AT runs through Spence Field and Russell Field, both of which offer stunning views of Cades Cove. From the shelter at Russell Field, hikers should turn right onto Russell Field Trail, which will lead back to Anthony Creek Trail and the trailhead.
Length: 12.8 miles
Difficulty: 8
Nearby Trails
Abrams Falls Trail
Easy trail to Abrams Falls
Middle Prong Trail
Gravel trail follows beautiful Middle Prong branch of the Little River
Laurel Falls
Hiking trail past Laurel Falls to Cove Mountain
Little River Road Trail
The synchronous firefly show occurs in June
Appalachian Trail (Clingmans Dome to Silers Bald)
Portion of the AT offering stunning views