It does not appear in any of our hiking guidebooks although it is destined to become a part of the expanded Benton MacKaye Trail eventually. It presents a quiet, lovely stroll along a fine trout stream for a mile or more. The trail is relatively level, does not cross the creek, and it quite good shape for a trail so remote.
Sycamore Creek is quite lovely, clear and cascading.
When this trail was scouted, we were in the midst of an extensive dry spell. In spite of the weather, this creek had quite a bit of water and there appeared to be quite a bit of ground water in the area. There was one very fine primative campsite. It does turn and ascend Whigg Ridge with a series of switchbacks. This portion of the trail is also in good shape and the climb is moderate.