Planning a loop (actually lollipop) hike next week: Starting at Cades Cove, ascending to the AT via Anthony Creek and Russell Field trails, going east on the AT from Russell Field Shelter to Spence Field Shelter, then descending back to Cades Cove via Bote Mountain and Anthony Creek trails. 11.6 miles total. I'd be interested in any warnings from y'all: Such as if the road to Cades Cove is closed, or if one of these routes to the AT is poorly maintained, or if one of my intersections is easy to miss. ... Many thanks.