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Handbook/ 1931/ Smoky Mountains Hiking Club

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  • rene, imperturbable: indifferent to those who creep its sides, unmindful of those who gaze from nearby. Mt. LeConte, set apart in the dim beginnings for the chief place in the Smokies, grand in isolation, collects its heritage. Leave Saunders System at 8 A. M. Drive to Newfound Gap. Lunch at Indian Gap after hiking over Mingus. Return to Newfound Gap by the road on the North Carolina side. Leaders: DAWSON KING (2-0271) and BlLLIE Caldwell (2-0601). March 15 CLINCH MOUNTAIN This may seem an easy hike for some but a difficult one for others. One can drive to the foot of the mountain by way of Luttrell or by way of Lea Springs. If going the former way, drive out the Washington Pike. The best way to Lea Springs is through Burlington. The elevation of Clinch Mountain is approximately 2500 feet. Though the hike is a short one, some places are rather steep, and frequent rests are necessary. A good trail is found most of the way to the top. The particular objective of this hike is Rhett's View. To those who have never made the trip, this is a real treat. Few short hikes afford such a sweep of countryside as this. Cumberland Gap, House Mountain, the gap in Love Mountain, through which the Clinch River flows, can easily be seen. To the southeast can be seen the Holston River. The town of Maynardville is hidden by several small knobs and ridges, but directly below one can see Luttrell. Those with good eyes can pick out the John Sevier yards a little to the right of House Mountain. We shall leave Saunders System at 9:00 A. M., and drive out the Washington Pike to Luttrell. Bring canteens and fill them before leaving Luttrell, as there is no water on the mountain. Bring lunch. Leaders: GEORGE M. HACKMAN (3-8189) and Dorothy Haasis (3-3227). 19
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