Porters Creek is known for its variety of wildflowers in the spring. We will hike to Campsite 31, stop to eat lunch, then return the way we came. In addition to the anticipated wildflowers, we will pass a cemetery, the old SMHC cabin, the  Messer barn, and Fern Falls. The hike is 7.2 miles with a total climb of almost 1700 feet. It is rated moderate. 

Carpool from Kroger, 244 S. Hall Road, Alcoa. Park on the side near KARM. Be ready to leave at 7:30 A.M. The drive is 78 miles round trip. $0.07/mile = $5.46 rounded to $5.00 cash to the driver. Alternatively, meet at the trailhead at 9:00 A.M.The leader will be at the trailhead. After you register, please send the hike leader an email indicating whether you will meet at Kroger or the trailhead.