There is a little trail off of Jenkins Ridge Trail (1/3 of the way in from Campsite #84) that leads to a small creek/view.

Stretching 8.9 miles up-mountain, the Jenkins Ridge Trail branches off Hazel Creek Trail at Campsite #84.  It then ascends up to access the Appalachian Trail just south of Rocky Top and north of Spence Field Shelter.  Jenkins Ridge Trail is accessible from any campground or ranger station.  Mostly, Jenkins Ridge Trail is only hiked to

A 1.8-mile side trail off the Hazel Creek Trail, near Campsite #83. Bone Valley travels up Big Flats Branch and then dead ends.

A small, 0.3-mile trail that connects Lakeshore Trail/ Hazel Creek Trail to the Ollie Cove area on the shore of Fontana Lake.

Starting near Campsite #86, Hazel Creek Trail follows the creek up toward the Silers Bald area.  The trail comes out at Welch Ridge Trail, just 1.7 miles from the Appalachian Trail and Silers Bald.  Ollie Cove Trail starts out from the shore of Fontana Lake and goes approximately 0.3 miles to Lakeshore Trail. At the

A short trail branching off the Welch Ridge Trail. Hike here for a view. The trail is less than 0.5 miles.

A 3.5-mile trail leading from Welch Ridge Trail to Hazel Creek Trail. Along the way, there is a short side trail that climbs up to High Rocks, 0.9 miles in. The trail then runs through Cold Spring Gap and follows the stream to Hazel Creek.

This 7.3-mile trail stretches from the intersection of Cold Spring Gap Trail to the famous Appalachian Trail, approximately one-half mile away from Silers Bald Shelter.  From the end of Cold Spring Gap Trail, the trail climbs 1 mile up to the intersection of Bear Creek Trail. Welch Ridge Trail then climbs 3.9 miles to where

Starting at Campsite #70 off the Forney Creek Trail, Jonas Creek Trail leads 4.1 miles to Welch Ridge Trail, south of Silers Bald Shleter.

This half-mile trail is used for hikers looking to bypass Clingmans Dome and hit the Appalachian Trail.