Mount LeConte
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معالم الجذب
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Alum Cave Trail
450
1.7 كممسارات للتنزه سيرًا على الأقدام
Sugarlands Distilling Company
29,654
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Grotto Falls Trail
912
2.3 كممسارات للتنزه سيرًا على الأقدام
Ole Smoky
12,705
مصانع تقطير الكحول
Chimneys Picnic Area
337
4.5 كممتنزهات
Roaring Fork
1,322
4.2 كمطبيعة ومناطق الحياة البرية
Roaring Fork Motor Nature Trail
1,749
4.3 كممسارات للتنزه سيرًا على الأقدام
Chimney Tops Trail
456
4.1 كمتكوينات جيولوجية • مسارات للتنزه سيرًا على الأقدام
Little Bear Winery
1,719
مصانع نبيذ ومزارع كرم
Newfound Gap
244
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5.0
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266
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Brenda C
Cincinnati, Ohio47 مساهمة
الأصدقاء • مايو 2022
Recently my son and I hiked Mt. LeConte via the Alum Cave Trail. I'm not going to say it was easy, but it was so worth it. The views were absolutely breathtaking! I will say that for me the descent was much harder than the climb so make sure you have good shoes. Go on a weekday and start early in the morning so you can take your time to enjoy this wonderful adventure!
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Alicia
Bedford, Ohio23 مساهمة
زوجان • مايو 2022
We did the Alim Cave trail and it was very strenuous but worth it. The views on the way up were amazing and the views at the top were even better! Checked this off my bucket list!
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dfranco52006
Blandon, بنسيلفانيا140 مساهمة
العائلة • أبريل 2022
This was one of the most challenging hikes we have done. Have a 12 and 9 year old and they were able to do it but we are very active people. The trail gets small and narrow where you are looking down cliffs. Absolutely worth the hike! We were able to complete the entire hike from alum cave trail to the top in about 5 hours 15 minutes up and back.
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Susanna J
54 مساهمة
أبريل 2022
I hiked Mount LeConte on a beautiful spring Saturday. We arrived early around 8:00 and the main parking lot was already full. Thankfully, there was ample parking in the overflow lot. Although I am not an avid hiker, I am an avid exerciser. I found this hike to be very strenuous. The beautiful view was amazing at the top. We also enjoyed sitting in the rocking chairs at the lodge and reading the interesting historical displays inside. LeConte sparked a new interest in challenging hikes and I hope to continue. A few points from a first-timer:
-Wear gloves, a warm hat, and wool socks. I would not have put these in for an April hike unless I had read to do so. The hike started out very cold and was also chilly at the top. We actually saw icicles and a little bit of snow on the ground close to the summit, but the high temperature below was in the upper 50s.
-Bring hiking sticks. It is much steeper than I imagined. Of course, that goes without saying, but this is where hiking sticks came in handy. There are quite a few places where you will fall very far if you are not paying attention. The sticks helped the most when going downhill. If it is raining, be extra careful.
-Invest in good-quality hiking boots. I have gotten away with tennis shoes for shorter hikes, but could not have done so for LeConte. The terrain is rough with lots of rocks and I needed the support they provided. (Still, I did see a good number of folks in tennis shoes, and maybe they did OK. I could just tell a big difference).
-Research your route and don't exclusively count on signs to guide you. We almost got lost. At Alums Cave, some hikers put their jackets on top of the sign marking the direction where LeConte continued up. We started hiking in the wrong direction, up in the sandy area. A more experienced hiker saw us and told us we were going the wrong way. We had no idea. There were no markers on the last few miles up to LeConte either. Yes, the path kept going, but on a windy or rainy day, I could see it being easy to veer off in the wrong direction. We saw a lot of solo hikers. This seems unsafe in general even for a crowded day, but I definitely would not recommend going alone on this hike as a first-timer. There are too many ways to get off the trail.
-Check if the water spicket is working at the lodge. I carried way too much water in my backpack going up because I did not realize I could refill it there.
-Check the lodge hours. We happened to be there when it was open, but it has odd hours. They do sell food, but just make sure it is open if you are counting on it for snacks.
-Do not plan anything else during the day of your hike. We had a 6:00 dinner reservation and did not spend as much time at the top for this reason. We ended up canceling it, but will reserve the whole day for LeConte next time.
-Wear gloves, a warm hat, and wool socks. I would not have put these in for an April hike unless I had read to do so. The hike started out very cold and was also chilly at the top. We actually saw icicles and a little bit of snow on the ground close to the summit, but the high temperature below was in the upper 50s.
-Bring hiking sticks. It is much steeper than I imagined. Of course, that goes without saying, but this is where hiking sticks came in handy. There are quite a few places where you will fall very far if you are not paying attention. The sticks helped the most when going downhill. If it is raining, be extra careful.
-Invest in good-quality hiking boots. I have gotten away with tennis shoes for shorter hikes, but could not have done so for LeConte. The terrain is rough with lots of rocks and I needed the support they provided. (Still, I did see a good number of folks in tennis shoes, and maybe they did OK. I could just tell a big difference).
-Research your route and don't exclusively count on signs to guide you. We almost got lost. At Alums Cave, some hikers put their jackets on top of the sign marking the direction where LeConte continued up. We started hiking in the wrong direction, up in the sandy area. A more experienced hiker saw us and told us we were going the wrong way. We had no idea. There were no markers on the last few miles up to LeConte either. Yes, the path kept going, but on a windy or rainy day, I could see it being easy to veer off in the wrong direction. We saw a lot of solo hikers. This seems unsafe in general even for a crowded day, but I definitely would not recommend going alone on this hike as a first-timer. There are too many ways to get off the trail.
-Check if the water spicket is working at the lodge. I carried way too much water in my backpack going up because I did not realize I could refill it there.
-Check the lodge hours. We happened to be there when it was open, but it has odd hours. They do sell food, but just make sure it is open if you are counting on it for snacks.
-Do not plan anything else during the day of your hike. We had a 6:00 dinner reservation and did not spend as much time at the top for this reason. We ended up canceling it, but will reserve the whole day for LeConte next time.
كُتب بتاريخ 5 أبريل 2022
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springlett
Buford, جورجيا176 مساهمة
العائلة • مارس 2022
This was a difficult hike for my family. We aren’t hikers. That’s the problem. We took the Rainbow Falls trail up & it goes up, and up, and up. The hike to Rainbow Falls was ok but the mile markers seemed to be off. What we thought would be a 6.7 mile hike turned out to be 8.8 miles straight up. Don’t ask me how, just know once you pass the Falls, you still have a long way to go! If you’re prepared for that, it’s a beautiful hike.
We came down Trillium Gap. It’s “easier” but not easy & adds almost 2 miles if you’re going back to your car at the Rainbow Falls trailhead. (At least there weren’t parts where you were really close to high exposed ledges which is why we took this trail down since it was raining & wind gusts of 50 mph). When the River Fork road is closed, you have no option but to park at Rainbow Falls.
The lodge itself....great, friendly staff. Very welcoming!! The cabins are very well built....they withstood 50-70 mph gusts of winds during the night so I can vouch for the strength. The wind itself was terrifying. I didn’t sleep at all wondering if the next gust was the one to blow us off the top. Thankfully, those builders knew what they were doing. But, pay attention to the weather forecasts. When the winds are strong enough to close the roads thru the mountains, it’s going to be a rough night on top of the mountain!! (Side note ...closed roads means no hikers so we hiked down & saw zero hikers. Which lets you know it was NOT ideal hiking weather)
The propane heaters & blankets kept us extremely warm...don’t worry about being cold at night... I packed warm PJ’s unnecessarily.
The downside? The food. It was horrible..inedible even. And I’m not picky about food but for the price of over $100/person/night...they are definitely ripping overnight guests off. Any food they cooked was disgusting...cornbread, cookie/brownies/biscuits/pancakes...all amazingly bad. The canned food (peaches, beans) was ok. I know it’s “limited supplies” but surely those llamas can haul in some Bisquick or Hungry Jack mix occasionally. I’m not expecting gourmet, but to have to send back most of the food they brought us (yes, you eat in your cabin still which is another ridiculous thing I won’t get into), is just sad. It’s better to not even offer it if you’re going to have to throw it all away in the end.
So, my takeaway....hike the mountain when you know the weather is good.
Stay at the lodge if you want to pay a lot of money to sleep on the top & hike down the next day.
Don’t expect to be fed well. Bring backup.
Best scenario? Hike up & down in one day. You get the views, the accomplishment, and save lots of money
The mile markers really need to be verified b/c think they under estimate the distances.
It’s steep. It’s long. It’s dangerous at points.
But the views are amazing!
We came down Trillium Gap. It’s “easier” but not easy & adds almost 2 miles if you’re going back to your car at the Rainbow Falls trailhead. (At least there weren’t parts where you were really close to high exposed ledges which is why we took this trail down since it was raining & wind gusts of 50 mph). When the River Fork road is closed, you have no option but to park at Rainbow Falls.
The lodge itself....great, friendly staff. Very welcoming!! The cabins are very well built....they withstood 50-70 mph gusts of winds during the night so I can vouch for the strength. The wind itself was terrifying. I didn’t sleep at all wondering if the next gust was the one to blow us off the top. Thankfully, those builders knew what they were doing. But, pay attention to the weather forecasts. When the winds are strong enough to close the roads thru the mountains, it’s going to be a rough night on top of the mountain!! (Side note ...closed roads means no hikers so we hiked down & saw zero hikers. Which lets you know it was NOT ideal hiking weather)
The propane heaters & blankets kept us extremely warm...don’t worry about being cold at night... I packed warm PJ’s unnecessarily.
The downside? The food. It was horrible..inedible even. And I’m not picky about food but for the price of over $100/person/night...they are definitely ripping overnight guests off. Any food they cooked was disgusting...cornbread, cookie/brownies/biscuits/pancakes...all amazingly bad. The canned food (peaches, beans) was ok. I know it’s “limited supplies” but surely those llamas can haul in some Bisquick or Hungry Jack mix occasionally. I’m not expecting gourmet, but to have to send back most of the food they brought us (yes, you eat in your cabin still which is another ridiculous thing I won’t get into), is just sad. It’s better to not even offer it if you’re going to have to throw it all away in the end.
So, my takeaway....hike the mountain when you know the weather is good.
Stay at the lodge if you want to pay a lot of money to sleep on the top & hike down the next day.
Don’t expect to be fed well. Bring backup.
Best scenario? Hike up & down in one day. You get the views, the accomplishment, and save lots of money
The mile markers really need to be verified b/c think they under estimate the distances.
It’s steep. It’s long. It’s dangerous at points.
But the views are amazing!
كُتب بتاريخ 24 مارس 2022
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Traveler8N
لاس فيجاس, نيفادا43 مساهمة
مارس 2022
Worth the hike all the way to the lodge if you start early.
All the way up are views left and right so you will need a large memory card if you are taking a camera.
The hike isnt really difficult, just long, its relaxing if you are able to take your time.
All the way up are views left and right so you will need a large memory card if you are taking a camera.
The hike isnt really difficult, just long, its relaxing if you are able to take your time.
كُتب بتاريخ 20 مارس 2022
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TravelingSoccerLoon
Saint Paul, Minnesota1,446 مساهمة
بمفردك • سبتمبر 2021
This was the highlight of my visit to the Smokey Mountains. Hiked to the summit of Mount LeConte via the Alum Cave Trail. First 2.3 miles of the hike is interesting and only of moderate difficulty. It includes hiking along a cascading river and seeing Arch Rock, Inspiration Point and Alum Cave Bluff. The next 3.2 miles was strenuous but is where things get really good. Spectacular views along the way and even better when reaching Clifftops and Myrtle’s Point. Mount LeConte Lodge is located at the summit and provides overnight rustic accommodations but needs to be booked in advance. Make sure to do this hike on a clear day to fully appreciate. It took 8 hrs to do the round trip hike although I spent an hour at the summit. Rather then hiking up and back Alum Cave Trail, another option is to hike up the Trillium Trail past Rainbow Falls and down the Alum Cave Trail if you can coordinate a means of transportation.
كُتب بتاريخ 19 سبتمبر 2021
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marienjnj
new york271 مساهمة
زوجان • أغسطس 2021
Most popular hike in the smoky’s. The trail is difficult. We started at alum cave parking lot at 8 and it was
Already full. The hike to alum cave was moderate with great sights including the arch and inspiration point. The caves offered another scenic stop. The hike up to mount leconte was more challenging it was rocky and
Wet with very steep inclines. Steel cables help you climb up amd prevent falls on rocks. This is not
For the faint of heart or those not in good shape. Once you get to the lodge there is a store. The dining is closed to day hikers. From there head up to one
View points for amazing top of the Mountain View’s. We had lunch before going back. The way up was fairly quiet but down was packed full of late day hikers and a lot of trail congestion. Leave early to have some peace and solitude before the crowds come.
Already full. The hike to alum cave was moderate with great sights including the arch and inspiration point. The caves offered another scenic stop. The hike up to mount leconte was more challenging it was rocky and
Wet with very steep inclines. Steel cables help you climb up amd prevent falls on rocks. This is not
For the faint of heart or those not in good shape. Once you get to the lodge there is a store. The dining is closed to day hikers. From there head up to one
View points for amazing top of the Mountain View’s. We had lunch before going back. The way up was fairly quiet but down was packed full of late day hikers and a lot of trail congestion. Leave early to have some peace and solitude before the crowds come.
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Kael C
مساهمتيْن
الأصدقاء • أغسطس 2021
Genuinely the worst mountain I’ve ever climbed. The views are awful because there’s nothing to see but trees, and the highest point is just a stupid stack of rocks in an area covered in trees so you can’t even appreciate the view from the top. Climbing up and down this mountain was the most wasted 7 hours I’ve ever had the displeasure of living through.
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Sarah M
مساهمة
العائلة • يونيو 2021
Our group of eight hiked from the Alum Cave Trailhead to Mount Leconte and back in 8 1/2 hours. Our party had five children (ages 7,9,9,10, and 14) and 3 adult women. I would consider the adults moderately fit and 2 of the youngest children were non-hikers. Our final mileage was around 11.5 miles.
We stopped for short breaks often and ate a picnic lunch at the lodge. The trail was steep in places but well marked and maintained. The terrain varied quite a bit and often looked worse than it actually was. There are several stretches in slippery or dangerous spots with cable rails to hold onto. At no time did we feel our children were in an unsafe situation. We had read reviews with varying degrees of concern for children’s safety and weren’t sure what to expect. Our kids knew to stay with the group and stay on the trail at all times. Any school aged kid who can listen and follow instructions can do this! I’m not recommending it, but one of our 9 year olds wore Crocs with no socks or heel strap for the entire hike.
We were well prepared with our own snacks, packs and water for the hike up. There is cold potable water available for refilling into your own container at the lodge. The lodge also sold a few souvenirs, supplies, and snacks. A sack lunch was $12. There was no bottled water available, but you could buy a Gatorade packet to add to your own container. Be sure to take the additional half mile Cliff Tops loop from the lodge for more incredible views of the mountains.
None of the terrain was extremely challenging in itself, but the length and altitude combined with our fatigue made it strenuous. At the end of the day, we were all feeling a huge sense of accomplishment in addition to sore feet and legs. This experience and the life lessons of determination and perseverance were priceless!
We stopped for short breaks often and ate a picnic lunch at the lodge. The trail was steep in places but well marked and maintained. The terrain varied quite a bit and often looked worse than it actually was. There are several stretches in slippery or dangerous spots with cable rails to hold onto. At no time did we feel our children were in an unsafe situation. We had read reviews with varying degrees of concern for children’s safety and weren’t sure what to expect. Our kids knew to stay with the group and stay on the trail at all times. Any school aged kid who can listen and follow instructions can do this! I’m not recommending it, but one of our 9 year olds wore Crocs with no socks or heel strap for the entire hike.
We were well prepared with our own snacks, packs and water for the hike up. There is cold potable water available for refilling into your own container at the lodge. The lodge also sold a few souvenirs, supplies, and snacks. A sack lunch was $12. There was no bottled water available, but you could buy a Gatorade packet to add to your own container. Be sure to take the additional half mile Cliff Tops loop from the lodge for more incredible views of the mountains.
None of the terrain was extremely challenging in itself, but the length and altitude combined with our fatigue made it strenuous. At the end of the day, we were all feeling a huge sense of accomplishment in addition to sore feet and legs. This experience and the life lessons of determination and perseverance were priceless!
كُتب بتاريخ 9 يوليو 2021
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Larry M
آشفيل, North Carolina32 مساهمة
Can I get parking near the trail if I arrive at 9am on a Saturday during peak season (October)? I know this is probably too late to get parking in the parking lots, but can I get parking on the side of the road within 1/4 mile of the trailhead if I arrive around 9am? Thank you
TravelingSoccerLoon
Saint Paul, Minnesota1,446 مساهمة
There is quite a bit of parking along the road for about 1/4 mile from the trailhead but that may require a lot of luck it showing up at that time on a Saturday. Arriving before 8 would be better. If you can’t, it might be better to show up later between 11-1 when people are finishing their morning hikes and moving on.
Cindy M
Cincinnati, Ohio50 مساهمة
Hi, I was interested in hiking Alum trail up to Mt Leconte and Rainbow Trail back down. I do have someone to arrange the car at either location. Do you have any advice on this plan? I would welcome any feedback as I have never hiked this route before. Thanks
Sandra H
Knoxville, Tennessee, United States16 مساهمة
The last mile on the way up on Alum is the steepest. I have gone up Rainbow and down Bullhead (can use the same parking area).
pphawk
Fishers, Indiana25 مساهمة
How many areas along the hike from Alum to LeConte are dangerous and require chains?
Christie411
Vonore, Tennessee133 مساهمة
There were several places where I used the cables, but some people did not use them at all. I am sure in wet or icy conditions, they would be needed more.
meninamom
Raleigh, North Carolinaمساهمة
Staying at LeConte Lodge Oct. 20. Would love to do Trillium Gap Trail up and Alum Cave down. Does anyone know if it's possible to catch an Uber between the two parking lots? If so, should we do it Sat. morning (park in Alum Cave parking lot and take Uber to start of Trillium Gap Trail) or on the return Sun. afternoon (Uber from Alum Cave to Trillium Gap parking lot)?
william N
نابولي, فلوريدا14 مساهمة
uber response is limited , outside of gatlinburg or cherokee, nc you may have to reserve your pick up time and date
We have reservations at the lodge in a few days and it is saying 100% chance of thunderstorms. Any advice/information from people who have had experience with this? We have really been looking forward to this trip; however this forecast has definitely been disappointment and has us a little worried. Thank you!
STKatty
Pikeville, Kentucky191 مساهمة
While disappointing, I think the hikes and lodge reservations continue rain or shine. There was a chance of rain when we went, so we brought appropriate rain gear but lucked out. I wouldn't attempt to get up the mountain without hiking poles as it will definitely be slick in some places. You'll also need at least a rain jacket to get from your cabin to the dining hall, lodge, and bathrooms once you reach the top. Wrap your change of clothes, food, etc., in waterproof packaging inside your day pack. There is a heater inside each cabin with an apparatus that allows you to hang clothing and other items in front of it should they need to be dried.
Mark W
Blackshear, جورجيا5 مساهمات
My son, nephew, and myself are planning to hike Mt. Leconte next week via the Alum Cave trail. But we went to The tower at Clingman's Dome today and that half mile paved trail about kicked my butt. Now I'm thinking I'm not in good enough shape to make the summit at Leconte. How does the gradient compare with Clingman's?
Futbolking
Dania Beach, فلوريدا737 مساهمة
The climb to Mount LeConte is strenuous . The hike up to Alum Cave is fairly easy but after the landmark the terrain becomes rough. You could try Rainbow Falls, Chimney Tops and Andrew’s Bald before hiking Mount LeConte but if you do... bring plenty of water, be very early at the trail head, and pace yourself. It is a long and rough hike but doable. We stayed at Mount LeConte Lodge so we hiked 61/2 h up and the very next day we descended in 2h. The trail was very slippery and icy in March .
Aaditya M
تشيكتاواغا, نيويورك13 مساهمة
Hi😊
We as a family planning for a trip to Smoky mountains. I have a toddler( 2 yrs)
Is it a place to take the toddler? If so Can we use strollers ?
What are the best places to visit in Smoky mountains and which is the best time to visit the same
Thanks in Advance
Futbolking
Dania Beach, فلوريدا737 مساهمة
I will advise you not to take a toddler to Mount LeConte unless you are sling carrying the child. The trail is rough and you will not be able to use a stroller. There are other places like the Ripley Aquarium, the Dollywood parks and a lot of attractions suited for young kids in the Pigeon Forge area. You could go on a car drive to the Cades Coves Valley. It is a 13 miles car loop drive with tons of scenic views and plenty of wildlife sightings. There is also a picnic area called Metcalf Bottoms. If you really want to get a bearing of the area download the Chimani Great Smoky App and you could search places based on your interest. I hope that this will help you.
brittanielyse
Cedar Hill, Missouri
My family is hiking to the lodge to stay in July and are wondering what trails are best to take with kids? We would really like to go up one and down a different one.
Dawn1208
نيو أورلينز, لويزيانا85 مساهمة
I ascended Alum Cave Trail and descended Trillium Gap. Alum Cave is a wonderful trail, and I found Trillium Gap to be a lovely, but much more narrow and less utilized trail. If you have foot and ankle issues, avoid Trillium Gap due to many round rocks and exposed roots. It was quite painful for me, but I have major issues! I did love seeing the working llamas as they carried provisions to the lodge, and the waterfall at the end is beautiful. The Trillium trail is very lush.. Check the lodge website to see what days the llama travel. Right now, The Boulevard trail is the only other trail open, and I don't know anything about that trail. Bullhead and Rainbow Falls are both closed. Enjoy your trip!
amyemoon
بالتيمور, Maryland29 مساهمة
Is the Alum Cave Trail appropriate for a woman in her mid-50's who is not in pristine shape? She enjoys this kind of thing and will try her hardest, but I have read many reviews about how strenuous it is, and I don't want it to be a waste! If we didn't make it to the top, will it still be worth it? Thank you!
Meagan
Fredericktown, Ohio223 مساهمة
Yes--you as long as you pace yourself and drink plenty of water you will be okay! The strenuous part about this trail is the elevation change, not so much based on how physically fit you are. The trail is a gradual continuation uphill but the air gets thinner and colder (bottom in January 60 degrees top was 23 degrees). If you enjoy hiking you will enjoy this trail even if you don't make it to the top.
Natalya C
فلوريدا55 مساهمة
Plan to visit at the end of June. Please recommend one trail around 10 miles with elevation of 3,000( Max 4,000) to hike in a day. Something with beautiful view . Will be at the park one day. With hotel closest to trailhead?
Kathleen1314
Gatlinburg, Tennessee115 مساهمة
In June it is best to stay on top of the mountain, less heat and fewer bugs. Realize several trails are closed as a result of the fire, but as far as I know the below are open.
Scenic View and 10 miles try:
Mount Cammerer
The Jumpoff
Charlies's Bunion
LeConte via Alum Cave...go very early to try to beat the crowds
Shorter hikes with view:
Andrew's Bald
