Apr 29, 2017 — From the quite large parking lot, cross the street and head into the forest where I soon met with the Appalachian Trail, following it rather than the fire road that parallels it. The trail leads through the forest, passing Johns Spring Shelter, and then bends north, passing the fire road and up to McAfee Knob. Rather than turn back here, I continued east along the ridgeline, dropping down to a campground with a shelter called Campbell Shelter. I would say this short descent from McAfee Knob was my favorite part of the hike and I'd recommend adding this small extension rather than just turning back. From the campground, I rejoined the the fire road and took it back west.
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