Mt. LeConte Summit

The bucket-list hike of the Great Smoky Mountains.

Duration: Full day
Difficulty: Strenuous
Distance: 10+ miles round trip
Departs: Gatlinburg, TN

Overview

Mt. LeConte variations begin at 10-mile round trips. The most popular route ascends and descends the 6,593-foot mountain on the picturesque Alum Cave Trail, though other routes are available.

We eat lunch at one of the best vistas in the park before exploring the century-old LeConte Lodge.

Highlights

Summit of Mt. LeConte (6,593 ft)
Alum Cave Trail & Arch Rock
Historic LeConte Lodge
One of the park’s best vistas

Pricing

From $310 for 1–3 guests
+$55 per additional guest

Included

Professional, certified local guide
Shuttle between Gatlinburg and the trailhead
Knowledgeable guide
Hiking poles
Bottled water and snacks

Before you go

After booking you’ll receive preparation guidance, a packing list, and meeting instructions. All participants sign a waiver, and multi-day guests complete a short registration and health form.

Read our trip-planning guide

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