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Evaluating Tremont's Impact
Learn why your school's visit to Tremont will be "more than just a field trip."
Discover the unique cultural traditions and rich biodiversity of the Smokies by hitting the trail. Fall color reaches its peak this time of year. Watch the spectacular colors progress through out the week. Explore these ancient mountains with daily hikes through breathtaking scenery. Hikes will be 5-13 miles in length, making this program strenuous. In the evenings,
enjoy a fine meal at the Institute, followed by Appalachian music and tales, programs on mountain wildlife, or stories around the campfire. Program lasts from Sunday supper through Friday.
Cost $475.
Information and registration materials may be obtained through:
ELDERHOSTEL
75 Federal St.
Boston, MA 02110-1941
(877) 426-8056
Sunday
PM 3:00 - 5:00 Arrival, registration and move into the dorms
6:00 Supper
EVE 7:15 Welcome & Orientation, Sign Ups for Hikes
8:00 Social--Get to know your hiking buddies!
Monday
AM 8:00 Breakfast, Pack a sack lunch
9:00 Departures for day hikes:
Jakes Creek, Cucumber Gap, Little River Loop easy, 5.1 miles
Spruce Flats/Lumber Ridge, moderate, 8 miles
Ramsey Cascade, strenuous, 8 miles
4:30 Return to Tremont
EVE 6:00 Supper
7:15 Evening Program, Snacks
Tuesday
AM 6:30 Early “Grab-A-Bite” Breakfast for Gregory Bald Group
7:00 Departure:
8:00 Breakfast, Pack a sack lunch
9:00 Departures for day hikes:
Green Camp Gap, moderate, 6 miles
Roundtop Trail, moderate, 7.5 miles
4:30 Return to Tremont
EVE 6:00 Supper
7:15 Evening Program, Snacks
Wednesday
AM 8:00 Breakfast, Pack a sack lunch
9:00 Departures for day hikes:
Rich Mountain Loop, strenuous, 7.5 miles
Charlie’s Bunion, moderate, 8 miles
Abrams Falls, easy to moderate, 5 miles
4:30 Return to Tremont
EVE 6:00 Supper
7:15 Evening Program, Snacks
Thursday
AM 6:30 Early “Grab-A-Bite” Breakfast for Boulevard/LeConte Group
7:00 Departure:
Boulevard/LeConte/Alum Cave, strenuous, 13 miles
8:00 Breakfast, Pack a sack lunch
9:00 Departures for day hikes:
Andrew's Bald, easy-moderate, 3.6 miles
Turkeypen Ridge/Schoolhouse Gap/Bote Mountain/West Prong, moderate (due to length), 8.4 miles
4:30 Return to Tremont
EVE 6:00 Supper
8:00 Evening Program, Snacks
Friday
8:00 AM Breakfast, Departure