Starting at Lakeshore Trail (B), at the end of North Carolina Road 1245, exactly where the Appalachian Trail continues through, take this 5.2 miles to access Eagle Creek Trail,which eventually runs up to Spence Field Shelter. Eagle Creek Trailhead begins at the Lost Cove Trail/Benton MacKaye Trail intersection, just feet away from Campsite #90.  Just

Near the Appalachian Trail crossing of Fontana Dam, Lakeshore Trail begins to wind along the North Shore of Fontana Lake.  Here, hikers can take the first 5.2 miles of Lakeshore Trail up to Campsite #90 and Eagle Creek Trail.  Find out more about Lakeshore Trail by going to the Northshore area.

Lost Cove Trail branches to the right 3.7 miles up the Appalachian Trail from where it comes in from Fontana Dam.  It is 2.7 miles in length and makes up a section of the Benton MacKaye Trail.  Along the way, Lost Cove Trail passes by Campsite #91.  The trail runs along until it gets to

The southern entry point to the park on the Appalachian Trail is located in the Fontana Dam area.  The trail comes over the dam by using North Carolina Road 1245.  The Appalachian Trail comes in from the Nantahala National Forest, just across the dam.  It is at the end of the road where Appalachian Trail