Crib Gap is a trail that is seldom hiked unless one is marking a map. It does intersect or comes very near several other popular trails. This hike will incorporate Crib Gap. We will park on Laurel Creek Road at the Lead Cove and Turkey Pen Ridge Trailheads, 5.7 miles from the Townsend Wye. The route will follow Turkey Pen Ridge for a short distance. A left turn will take us counterclockwise. Along the way, Crib Gap will cross Laurel Creek Road. In 1.8 miles we will intersect Anthony Creek Trail and follow it for 3.3 miles to Bote Mountain Trail where we will turn left 3.7 miles to Finley Cane Trail. Another left turn will put us on Finely Cane Trail which in 2.8 miles will return us to Laurel Creek Road. The total hiked will be 11.9 miles with about 2500 feet of elevation gain. Those wanting a shorter hike can return via Lead Cove.

For carpooling, meet at Kroger at 244 S. Hall Rd, Alcoa, TN at 8:00 a.m -52 miles RT @.07=$3.75 (O.K. to round to $4). Or meet at Lead Cove TH at 9:00 a.m.