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Handbook/ 1931/ Smoky Mountains Hiking Club

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  • February 1 BLANKET MOUNTAIN At the barrier in the road two miles above Elk- mont on the road to Jake's Gap, the hikers will leave their cars and start up the trail to Blanket Mountain. The trail follows the old railroad grade used by the Little River Lumber Company when they were engaged in lumbering in this area. Operations were seriously affected by the fire of August, 1925. The next year the rails were taken up and operations transferred to the Middle Prong of the Little River. Evidences of this fire as well as the methods used in logging can still be seen. The Cold Spring, about a quarter of a mile above the starting point, is just what the name implies. This spring affords an excellent watering place for thirsty hik- ^ ers. On reaching Jake's Gap at the head of Jake's Creek, the divide between East and Middle Prongs of Little River, the hikers will take the trail to the right which leads to the State Lookout Station on top of Blanket Mountain. The station consists of a thirty-five-foot wooden tower and a cabin for the man on duty. The view from Blanket Mountain is superb. About 3 5 miles of the Tennessee-North Carolina line is in view under proper atmospheric conditions. Clingman's Dome, Siler's Bald, and Thunderhead stand out conspicuously while Defeat Ridge, Cade's Cove, Chilhowee, Townsend, Wear's Cove, Cove Mountain, Gatlinburg, and Mt. LeConte are visible. Leave Saunders System at 8 A. M. Bring food for one meal, and a canteen. Round trip distance five miles. Leaders: GEORGE M. HALL (Phone 2-4640) and VIRGINIA JONES {Phone 3-9576). February 15 GREGORY'S BALD FROM DEAL'S GAP Here is a new trip that should appeal especially to those who want to see the Great Smokies from one end to 15
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