This hike will be a one-way hike that will require an auto shuttle. We will be leaving cars at VA 601 (the end of the hike) and driving to Dickey Gap where the hike will begin. There is parking at Dickey Gap where VA 16 and Va 650 come together.

The hike will begin at an elevation of about 3200 feet and go up to the top of High Point at 4040 feet of elevation. About one mile into the hike wil be Racoon Branch Shelter and a place to rest. A horse trail also shares the shelter. From High Point there are good views of the Mt. Rogers high country. From High Point will shall begin a long decent to about 2300 feet (over a 4.5 mile stretch) and the South Fork Holston River. On the way down we will pass the Trimpi Shelter, another place to rest.

From the Holston River we will begin an ascent to Bushy Mountain and 3260 feet of elevation. About 1.4 miles past the crest of Bushy Mountain we will come to VA 601 and the end of our hike.

Please bring plenty of water for the hike. Plan on spending 6.5 hours on the trail (not incuding driving).

We shall be meeting at the Hardee's Restaurant in Marion on the morning of the hike. It is located at 347 N. Main Street, zip code 24354. The phone number for the Hardee's is (276) 783-6441.

We shall be leaving the Hardee's for the trail heads at 9:00 AM sharp. Please plan on arriving earlier for instructions and possibly breakfast.