The Huskey Gap-to-Rough Creek section of the Sugarland Mountain Trail is characterized by heaths and boulder fields as it winds its way around the western slope of Sugarland Mountain's 4,833-foot (1,473 m) northern peak.
 This peak comes into clear view as the trail enters its first substantial stand of heath immediately south of Huskey Gap.

As the trail begins to ascend the northern peak, it reenters a thick deciduous forest.
 The headwaters of various streams have cut a series of hollows into the western flank of this peak, leading down into the Little River Valley.
 These upper hollows are littered with boulders, which over the years have broken off from higher elevations and have been carried down into the streambeds by erosional forces.
 Backcountry Campsite 21 was formerly located amidst the first of these boulder fields in the headwaters of Big Medicine Branch prior to being relocated to the Huskey Gap Trail near the junction with Little River Trail.

Sandstone outcroppings are not uncommon along the steep western slope of the north peak.
 Approximately 1 mile (1.6 km) from the campsite, a pile of large rocks allows for an unobstructed view out over the Little River Valley westward to Miry Ridge and Blanket Mountain.
 Beyond the north peak, the trail traverses its first substantial backbone.
 Gatlinburg and Newfound Gap Road are visible through the treeline to the east.
The Huskey Gap-to-Rough Creek section of the Sugarland Mountain Trail is characterized by heaths and boulder fields as it winds its way around the western slope of Sugarland Mountain's 4,833-foot (1,473 m) northern peak.  This peak comes into clear view as the trail enters its first substantial stand of heath immediately south of Huskey Gap.
As the trail begins to ascend the northern peak, it reenters a thick deciduous forest.  The headwaters of various streams have cut a series of hollows into the western flank of this peak, leading down into the Little River Valley.  These upper hollows are littered with boulders, which over the years have broken off from higher elevations and have been carried down into the streambeds by erosional forces.  Backcountry Campsite 21 was formerly located amidst the first of these boulder fields in the headwaters of Big Medicine Branch prior to being relocated to the Huskey Gap Trail near the junction with Little River Trail.
Sandstone outcroppings are not uncommon along the steep western slope of the north peak.  Approximately 1 mile (1.6 km) from the campsite, a pile of large rocks allows for an unobstructed view out over the Little River Valley westward to Miry Ridge and Blanket Mountain.  Beyond the north peak, the trail traverses its first substantial backbone.  Gatlinburg and Newfound Gap Road are visible through the treeline to the east.
Sugarland Mountain Trail