Anthony Creek Trail is 3.6 miles long, stretching from Cades Cove Campground to the upper portion of Bote Mountain. Soon after leaving the campground, the trail runs by the stables in the area where the Crib Gap Trail branches off to the left. From there, the trail climbs 1.6 miles to where Russell Field Trail starts on the right. After this, the trail winds 1.9 miles up to Campsite #9 and ends at the Bote Mountain Trail, near Spence Field Shelter. A very popular all-day hike, people take Anthony Creek Trail to access the Appalachian Trail by merging with Bote Mountain Trail. After getting on the Appalachian Trail, it is just a short climb to Rocky Top and Thunderhead Mountain – two of the clearest vistas in the whole park.