GSMNP – Cucumber Gap Loop

Hike Cucumber Gap Loop with side trip to Avent Cabin. The hike will be from the parking area in Elkmont to Jakes Creek trail and up Jakes Creek trail to the Avent Cabin, about 8/10 mile gaining about 350 feet. After visiting the Avent Cabin we will go back down Jake’s Creek trail to Cucumber Gap trail and take Cucumber Gap trail, crossing Huskey Creek, to the Little River trail, about 2.4 miles gaining 450 feet in one mile then losing 350 feet in the next 1.4 miles. We will then take the Little River trail back to the parking area, about 2.4 miles losing about 350 feet. All of these trails are relatively easy. The total distance is about 5.6 miles. We recommend shoes to wear to and from the hike plus sturdy hiking shoes, other weather appropriate clothing, a snack, a drink and a camera. We’ll meet in Maryville at Browns Creek Shopping Center at 9:00 am and carpool to trailhead. Don’t forget $$’s for carpooling. Preregistration is advised. Text or email Rosie.