Wednesday Hike: Old Settlers Trail from Greenbriar to Campsite 33
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Traveling the Old Settlers Trail, a hiker can see more traces of 19th and early 20th century mountain community life than any place else in the Park. We'll only hike a portion of this trail, starting at the Old Settlers Trailhead in Greenbriar. We'll make our way to Campsite 33 (6.6 miles), navigating stream crossings, climbing a few good hills, and searching for chimneys along the way. After lunch at the campsite, we'll return the same way.
* Total hike distance is ~13 miles; rated Difficult for distance and a few good climbs.
* For more information and to register for this event, go to the Smoky Mountains Hiking Club website HERE.
* Our Difficult hikes are: 10-14+ miles and/or elevation change of 1800-2500' or more, mostly on trail, some off-trail possible. Hikers should be regularly hiking 8+ miles with continuous elevation gains of 500+ feet per mile for a sustained 2 to 5 miles (or more), at a 2.0-3.0 mph pace.