Coopers Creek and Mulky Creek Wilderness Area Trails
Coopers Creek Trail
Coopers Creek Trail (blue blazed) is a connector trail between Yellow Mountain Trail and Mill Shoals Trail, and considered an easy hike. Coopers Creek Trail is a 1-mile hike from the Yellow Mountain trail-head, or a 1/2-mile hike from the Mills Shoals trail-head. The trail is located in the Coopers Creek Recreation Wilderness Area.
Yellow Mountain Trail
Accessible along Cavender Gap Road and marked by a yellow post. This 2.7-mile trail (yellow blazed,) is mostly along a ridge-line and is considered moderate to strenuous. The trail is located in the Coopers Creek Recreation Wilderness Area.
Mill Shoals Trail
A moderate to strenuous 3/4-mile trail (orange blazed) beginning north of Coopers Creek Recreation Area. The trail is well blazed at the onset, yet pay attention as blazes appear less numerous as the trail continues. The trail is located in the Coopers Creek Recreation Wilderness Area.
Hemlock and White Pine Stands Trail
Trail begins at the bridge over Coopers Creek on Cavender Gap Road, (FS/236), and follows a worn angler's trail. The trail first passes through a grove of white pines. At 1/4-mile there's a large hemlock and white pine tree stand mix. The trail is located in the Coopers Creek Recreation-Wilderness Area.
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