TheWoWDBThe alternate breadcrumb quest is called "Reinforcements to Loch Modan" which starts from Mountaineer Barleybrew in Ironforge by the King. :)
Quest
Hero's Call: Loch Modan!
A World of Warcraft quest in Loch Modan. Facts and objectives from the current retail game data.
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Which DOES offer you a free ride to Loch Modan, by talking to the gryphon master.
Also it appears that the alternate quest (Reinforcements to Loch Modan) gives you an extra 10 Gnomeregan rep.
Quest facts
LevelLevel 5-30
ZoneLoch Modan
Quest ID28567
The client quest POI data records no map location for this quest, so no map is shown.
Check whether you have already completed this quest
in-game: /run print(C_QuestLog.IsQuestFlaggedCompleted(28567))
Requirements
FactionAlliance only
Read from the Blizzard quest API.
Description
By order of his royal highness, King Anduin Wrynn, all able-bodied citizens of the Alliance are to report to Pilot Hammerfoot at South Gate Outpost. The destruction of the Stonewrought Dam and the resurgence of the kobolds and troggs has the mountaineers stretched thin. Reinforcements are desperately needed! Travel east through South Gate Pass from eastern Dun Morogh to reach South Gate Outpost. For the glory and honor of the Alliance!
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Reward details
Reputation: Ironforge +10
This Alliance capital is the pride of the Dun Morogh dwarves. Home to King Magni.
Reputation group: Alliance.
Other quests in Loch Modan that reward Ironforge reputation: Report to Ironforge (+75), Protecting the Shipment (+250), South Gate Status Report (+150), Stormpike's Orders (+150), Resupplying the Excavation (+150), Joining the Hunt (+250).
Item facts are the current retail client’s (ItemSparse); the specialisations for a pick-one item are the ones the Blizzard quest API lists; faction and currency text is the client’s own. Lowest listed price = the US commodity auction house now.