This trail begins at an elevation of 3300 feet on the Appalachian Trail, 1.5 miles south of FS Road 812 (Parkers Gap Road). It descends steadily, following old logging roads. During its 2.9 mile northwesterly route to North Creek, the elevation drops to 1500 feet at its junction with FS Road 59 and Apple Orchard Falls Trail. From end of the trail, follow FS 59 west for 4.5 miles to junction with Va. Route 614, then 3 miles to Interstate 81, (Exit 168).