Qualifying Centennial Challenge Hike

Let's do the hike that started it all for SMHC! For this fabulous and iconic hike in the Great Smoky Mountains, we will start at the Alum Cave trailhead and climb 2500 feet over 5 miles, passing Alum Cave Bluffs and on to the junction of Rainbow Falls Trail. Continuing, we will arrive at LeConte Lodge and then take the spur trail to Cliff Top where the idea of the Club began one hundred years ago. The hike is 11 miles round trip with a 2800-foot climb, rated Difficult. I’m really sorry for the really early start time, but due to parking at the trailhead, it is a must. Meet at the Sugarlands Visitor Center (in the lot furthest away from the visitor’s center) ready to leave at 6:00am {Drive: 18 miles RT @ 7¢/mile=$1.25 CASH}. We’ll meet at the Alum Cave trailhead ready to start at 6:30 am. I encourage everyone to carpool.

EVERYONE must register by 5:00 pm Tuesday April 16.

Leader: Pat Watts

Leader contact information is included under Additional Information in the email you receive after registration.