We’ll set up this hike as a key swap so that you can choose the hike you want. Distance is 10.4 miles either way, but starting at Elkmont (Jakes Creek to Meigs Mountain to Lumber Ridge/Tremont) will give you an elevation gain of 1,500 ft., while the opposite direction will let you climb 2,300 ft. Moderate to difficult.

Meet at Kroger in Alcoa, 244 S. Hall Road at the SE end of the building, near the old KARM store, and park around the side of the building, ready to leave at 8:00 am. Carpool is 46 miles RT (@7¢ = $3.25, OK to round up) or at the Tremont Institute at 8:30am. Leader will meet at Tremont.