- Route: Begin at Elkmont via Jakes Creek Trail (.3) to Meigs Mtn Trail (6.0) to Lumber Ridge Trail (4.1). End at GSMIT.
- Description: One way from Elkmont to Tremont. Mostly level/downhill. Easy 10 miler, 2 campsites along trail.
- Total Mileage: 10.4 miles
- Timetable: Leave Elkmont at 8:20am, Meigs Mtn jct with Curry Mtn at 10:30, arrive at Lumber Ridge Trailhead at Tremont at 1pm.
- Points of Interest: Mid-late 1800s cemetery on Meig's Mtn Trail .2 miles before campsite 19. Old homesites. Old homestead at Meigs Mtn trailhead; lot of wild boar sign (rooting) between campsite #20 and Curry Mtn trail jct; strong descent on Lumber Ridge Trail going east from Meigs Creek and Meigs Mnt jct; some nice vistas at same jct.
- Wildlife: Suspected coyote scat, bear scat.
Date: 11/19/2005
Hikers: Steve Cox, Sam Graves, Andy Lombardo, Dave Talley
1st Hike of the IHC
Hikers: Steve Cox, Sam Graves, Andy Lombardo, Dave Talley
1st Hike of the IHC
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