From the parking lot at the gate of the Cades Cove loop road, take the connector trail to Crooked Ridge trail. Follow this trail until it connects with the Scott Mountain Trail, then follow Scotts Mountain Trail about 1 to 1.5 miles until trail becomes s
Several interesting species in this area, including Cladrastis kentuckea and Panax quinquifolia. -- Rich cove and boulderfield. Boulders area covered in thick mosses and liverworts.