This 11.4-mile trail climbs from the bottom of Bear Creek Trail near Lakeshore Trail to Forney Ridge Trail, just north of Andrew’s Bald and south of Clingmans Dome. The first 0.4 miles connect the Bear Creek Trail with the Lakeshore Trail. Forney Creek Trail meets Whiteoak Branch Trail coming in on the right, 1.1 miles in from the Bear Creek Trail intersection. From here, it is 1.3 miles to the Springhouse Branch Trail intersection and Campsite #71. Up from here, it is 1.2 miles to Campsite #70 and where Jonas Creek Trail branches off to the left. After this, Forney Creek Trail climbs 7.4 miles up-mountain, while passing Campsites #69 and #68, up to the Forney Ridge Trail, just south of Clingmans Dome.