If you're interested in a more forested alternative to the last 0.6 mile to East Tiger when coming from the forest service road, consider taking the Powerlink trail.
At the junction of Cross Over Road and 5500 Road, take 5550 Road toward the East Tiger summit. Walk through an open gate and pass the first branch on the left — a short spur to a viewpoint with picnic tables — and continue to the second branch, where you turn left onto the Powerlink Trail all the way to the summit.
This trail is uphill-only for bikes, but hikers may travel in either direction, though the trail is narrow, so hikers should yield to oncoming bikers.



