This 5.6-mile trail starts near Cataloochee Stables and climbs up the mountain to access the Benton MacKaye Trail. The first 0.8 miles meets the Little Cataloochee Trail. After the next 0.8 miles, the trail meets the Palmer Creek Trail. After this, the trail ascends 4 miles to the Pretty Hollow Gap. Campsite #39 is near the Palmer Creek Trail intersection.