HIKE: Meigs Mountain Trail - Great Smoky Mountains National Park

Beginning in Elkmont in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park, we’ll hike a short distance on the Jakes Creek Trail to pick up the Meigs Mountain Trail. We’ll continue on Meigs Mountain until we reach CS 19, a lovely spot for lunch. We’ll return the way we came.
Hike is 10.8 miles with 1600ft total elevation gain, rated Moderate. The Meigs Mountain Trail undulates between only about 2500 and 2800 ft, making for a pleasant hike.
Our Moderate hikes are: 5-10 miles and/or elevation change of 1000-1800', on trail hiking. Hikers should be regularly hiking 5+ miles with 400-500 feet of continuous elevation gain over a mile, at a 2.0-2.5 mph pace.
For more information and to register for this hike, go to the Smoky Mountains Hiking Club website here.