2019-05-14 GSMNP-003 Cucumber Gap Loop - Tue, May 14 2019

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2019-05-14 GSMNP-003 Cucumber Gap Loop


The Basics:
Event Type:Hike
Event Location: Great Smoky Mountains National Park from Little River Trailhead
Date(s) & Time:Tue, May 14 2019  10:00 am >> Tue, May 14 2019 1:00 pm
Registration Opens: Wed, Feb 20 2019 7:15 pm
Registration Cut Off: Tue, May 14 2019 10:00 am
Event Duration:Approx. 3 Hours
Difficulty Rating:D3: Moderate
Distance:6 Miles
Pace:Moderate
Trip Leader(s):
Bill Wey
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Member Cost:None

Participant Info:
Who's Invited: Members Only, 21 And Older Only
Maximum Group Size:12
Minimum Group Size:2
Number Registered So Far: 10 / 0 (To see who's signed up, log in to the Member Area)
Are Dogs Permitted: No

Itinerary:

<<< Cucumber Gap Loop from Little River Trailhead >>>

This is one of the most delightful easy hikes in the GSMNP. It’s among the top choices after a few days long trekking in the park. It also leaves the second half of the day open to explore anything else.

We will meet and start at Little River Trailhead, and go along the Little River. There are lots of wildflowers by the trail. We will turn onto Cucumber Gap Trail around 2.4 miles and will be in the middle of the giant trees like tulip popular in the next 2.4 miles. Beware there are lots of roots on the trail along this section.

After that, we’ll turn left about 0.25 miles and do a little treasure hunt to find the Avent cabin because there is no sign of the cabin. The cabin was used as a summer studio and retreat by a noted artist Mayna Treanor Avent (1865 - 1959). We will hike down and cross a log footbridge to reach the treasured landmark.

We will return to Jakes Creek Trail and hike 0.3 miles to reach the trailhead. Then as we walk down the road we’ll pass several old shabby summer homes.

The event duration does NOT include our travelling/ driving time. Our duration time is an estimate, and we need to have some flexibility.


Required Items to Bring:

 

Layers of clothing suitable for the season.

Good hiking boots/shoes.

Water and snacks.

Recommended Items to Bring:
Use our Event Checklists to make sure you have everything you need.

 

Hiking poles

Camera

Rain gear just in case


How to Get There:
Event Directions:

Use Google Address: Little River Trail, Gatlinburg, TN 37738

from anywhere you are coming.

If starting from Sugarlands Visitor Center of GSMNP to Little River Trail parking lot is 7 miles. The normal driving time is about 17 minutes.

The general direction:

From the Sugarlands Visitor Center of GSMNP, drive 4.9 miles west along Little River Road to reach the turnoff for the Elkmont Campground, which will be on your left.

After turning into Elkmont, drive 1.4 miles to the campground entrance. Instead of proceeding into the campground, turn left and drive another 0.6 miles to reach the parking area of the Little River Trail.


Notes:

1. This event may be cancelled or rescheduled if weather conditions are not satisfactory for an enjoyable outing.

2. Itinerary is subject to change at the discretion of the trip leader.

<<< Hiking in GSMNP >>>

I will stay in Gatlinburg, TN, and not making day trip back to Atlanta.

There are lots of affordable lodging options in Gatlinburg, TN. The choice of lodging is completely optional of each member.

The hiking is free, but we need to cover ALL our costs. All costs are paid by members on their own. The AOC and trip leader do not pay any costs. This is not an AOC paid event.


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Cancellation/Partial Attendance:   Please review the AOC cancellation policy.