Tsali Lodge Where To Go Camping Guide


John Rock, viewed from the Fish Hatchery	Click on image for printable map

John Rock
Trailhead & Finish: Fish Hatchery Parking
Blaze Color: Yellow
Hiking Distance: 5 miles
Difficulty: Moderate
Time Allowance: 2 hours 45 minutes
Elevation Change: 1200 ft.
USGS Map: Shining Rock

Trail Description:
The Fish Hatchery is located at the end of the pavement on 475 coming from the 276 side.
Cat Gap Loop trail is located at the end of the parking area, orange blazes.
Follow the blazes up the mountain.
John Rock on the right, yellow blazes, turn here.
At the top, the trail runs out on the face of John Rock. Caution: Rock cliffs can be dangerous.
Take a right back on the trail, very steep sections.
Turn right on Cat Gap Bypass, follow this trail.
Turn right onto Cat Gap Loop, down the mountain.
Butter Gap on left; continue straight on Cat Gap Loop.
Turn left on service road and follow this to parking area.