This hike is a roughly an 8-mile loop that heads out from the top of the mountain. (https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/tennessee/holston-mountain-and-flint-mill-gap). We will take a variation of the loop that includes about two miles of off-trail route passing by a couple of historical sites. After two miles, we will merge with the Holston Mountain Trail (#44) to Flint Mill Gap. Once there, we will enjoy the view at Flint Rock overlooking Holston Valley, including the beautiful Holston Lake, toward the Clinch Mountains. The return route is on a gated forest road.

Flint Rock is the location of the photo that covers the 3rd edition of the Cherokee National Forest Hiking Guide. Dean Walker, Elizabethton, TN (Flint Mill and Stoney Creek and Iron Mountain Sections). Retired Engineer and Professor of Philosophy. Known as the “Jedi of Holston Mountain”. His interests include hiking, off-trail exploring, and mountain history.

Larry will coordinate registrants wanting to carpool. Leaders: Dean Walker and Larry Johnson (865-776-6434; larryj11320@gmail.com)

Location: Registrants will receive details. (approximately: 36.460139, -82.088861) Time: 9:30 AM Spaces:20