A 3.4-mile mountain climb starting from the end of the road at Elkmont Campground and Ranger Station and ending at Jakes Gap. Before too long into the hike, Cucumber Gap Trail veers off to the left. After this, Meigs Mountain Trail goes off to the right. The trail climbs the rest of the way (2.9 miles up) to Jakes Gap, while passing Campsite #27 on the way. At Jakes Gap, the trail turns into Miry Ridge Trail, which can be taken another 5 miles further to the Appalachian Trail, near Cold Spring Knob and Buckeye Gap.