We'll park at Old Mac trailhead parking and walk about a mile to the Panther Branch Trail on which we'll hike past (and admire) DeBord Falls and continue onward to Emory Falls. From Emory Falls we'll return to Panther Branch Trail and follow it up to the intersection with North Old Mac, enjoying flowers and some aerobic climbs, then down North Old Mac to the trailhead. There will be an optional 2 mile bonus up Judge Branch and down South Old Mac. The hike is moderate with 0.75 miles of steep grade ascending Panther Branch to North Old Mac. Hike 6.6 - 9 miles. For carpooling, meet at Books A Million in Oak Ridge ready to leave at 8:00 a.m. or at the Macs trailhead in Frozen Head at 8:45. Drive 50 miles RT @ $0.07 per mile = $3.50 (cash only).

Leaders: Claudia Dean

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