In Greenbrier, we begin at the Porters Creek trailhead. We go ~1 mile along Porters Creek, past a cemetery, past the spur to the old SMHC cabin, before turning north up Brushy Mountain. The trail climbs gently through moist forest, gets steeper, and has a few switchbacks on the way to Trillium Gap (~mile 5.5). Some may prefer to lunch there in a shady spot. Others may lunch at the summit, ~0.4 mile uphill on the heath bald, in the sunshine with spectacular views (in clear weather). Return the same way. Hike: 11.8 miles with ~3,000 ft. climb. Rated Difficult.

To carpool, meet at Cracker Barrel off I-40 at Exit 398, 1510 Cracker Barrel Lane, southeast corner of the parking lot, ready to leave at 7:15 am. Drive: 80 miles RT @ 7¢ = $5.60, round to $6. Meet at Porters Creek Trailhead, ready to hike at 8:45 am. Leader will meet at trailhead.