TN91 to US421
(Trail South > North)
TN91
Located at the ridge crest of Cross Mountain between Stoney Creek and Shady Valley at Osborne Farm. There is a small parking area and Cherokee National Forest informatn display.
Osborne Farm
Osborne Farm is one of the most recent private acquisitions in Tennessee. The Osborne family worked with the ATC and Cherokee National Forest to sell their farm for the protection of the AT. The section is built to accessible standards through beautiful pasture with views of Shady Valley and Mt. Rogers area. Easy hike to end of field is slightly less than a mile before entering the woods going towards Double Springs Shelter.
Double Springs Shelter
Double Springs Shelter (4060') is a concrete block shelter built by the United States Forest Service in 1960. It is located at the junction of Holston and Cross Mountains.
Holston Mountain Trail
Holston Mountain Trail is a 9.5 mile blue blaze trail that was once part of the AT. It follows the ridgeline toward Holston Mountain High Knob above South Holston Lake and Stoney Creek township.
Low Gap - US421
Road crossing at US421. This is the closest access point to Bristol, TN/VA. Small parking area along roadside.
