Stretching 8.9 miles up-mountain, the Jenkins Ridge Trail branches off Hazel Creek Trail at Campsite #84. It then ascends up to access the Appalachian Trail just south of Rocky Top and north of Spence Field Shelter. Jenkins Ridge Trail is accessible from any campground or ranger station. Mostly, Jenkins Ridge Trail is only hiked to link other trails together, as someone may do for an overnight hike or multiple-day hike.