This one-way 9.4 mile hike will require an auto shuttle between the trailheads.  The hike will begin at VA 625, Poor Valley, at an elevation of 2300 feet and head south. It is called Poor Valley because of the poor soils, not suitable for crops or grazing.

The hike starts off with an ascent of 650 feet over the first 2.3 miles to Lynn Camp Mountain (2950 feet). There the trail drops quickly to 2300 feet and the Lynn Camp Creek. A foot bridge crosses the creek. From there an ascent begins over the next 2.3 miles to the crest of Bushy Mountain at 3100 feet. Just before the crest we will arraive at Knot Maul Branch Shelter. There is a privey at the shelter.

From the crest of Brushy Mountain we will begin our last descent, of 500 feet over 0.8 of a mile, to Virginia Highway 42 at a distance of 6.9 miles. At 7.7 miles we will come to a stream and then the North Holston Fork River at an elevation of 2450 feet.  After leaving the river we will have a short elevation gain of 150 feet before reaching the car at VA 610.

Plan on spending 6 to 7.5 hours on the trail for this hike.

We will be meeting at the Hardee's restaurant in Marion, Virginia. The address of the restaurant is 347 N. Main Street. Zip code 24354. The phone number for the restaurant is (276) 783-6441.

We will be leaving the restaurant at 8:00 AM sharp for the trailheads. Please plan on arriving eariler for breakfast and instructions.