Mount LeConte via Alum Cave Trail | Scenic Peak Hike in GSMNP

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Hours

Sunrise to Sunset

Phone

Not listed

Website

nps.gov/grsm

Address

Alum Cave Trailhead, Great Smoky Mountains NP

Duration

6-10 hours

Strenuous 10.2-mile roundtrip to the third highest peak in the Smokies.

Full Description

Mount LeConte via Alum Cave is a strenuous 10.2-mile roundtrip hike to the third highest peak in the Great Smoky Mountains (6,593 ft). The trail passes Arch Rock, Alum Cave Bluffs, and offers stunning views. LeConte Lodge at the summit offers overnight accommodations (reservations required).

Group Travel Tip: Difficulty ratings available online. Weather dependent. Proper footwear essential. Ranger services available.