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A sunset over the Smoky Mountains from the cliff tops on Mount LeConte.
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A portion of Alum Cave Trail just before the LeConte Lodge.
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LeConte llamas! Besides helicopter drops each spring, this is how the lodge gets their supplies, with weekly help of the LeConte llamas.
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Whether it's your first trip up to the top or 50th, don't forget to sign the guest book!
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One of the staff cabins at the lodge, the simple life.
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Take a trip out to Myrtle Point near the lodge and you might just find that you're walking in the clouds.
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Breakfast and dinner are served in the LeConte Lodge Dining Hall. You also find coffee, lemonade, hot chocolate, and delicious no-bake cookies there as well. Day hikers are welcome in the dining area to pick up a bagged lunch or to eat their packed lunch.
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Sunset from one of the cabins at the lodge.
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Four trails are currently accessible to the top. Regardless of which trail you pick, the journey will be just as beautiful as the destination!
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A rainy morning on Alum Cave headed to LeConte is a foggy and magical place to be!
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The red squirrels, also known as boomers, are precious. They're cute, and they'll beg. Love them but leave them wild.
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A journey to the LeConte Lodge is one that will never be forgotten, no matter how many times you make the trek.
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Looking to hang out and sleep above the clouds? The LeConte Lodge is a perfect place to escape the hustle and bustle of the city.
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You'll find drinking water just outside of the LeConte Lodge office. Fill up before heading back down.
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Each cabin is complete with bunk beds, wool blankets, oil lamps, and a bucket for collecting water.
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The LeConte Lodge is a fantastic place to hang out, play board games, or purchase small needed items or souvenirs to remember your stay.
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You gotta love those llamas!
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09/18/2018
LeConte Lodge Llamas passing under Grotto Falls as they deliver supplies to the LeConte Lodge on Mount LeConte.
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Grotto Falls is located on the Trillium Gap Trail, a popular route to the LeConte Lodge.
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One of the many guest cabins on the LeConte Lodge property.
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If you hike up to the lodge for a day hike, or if you stay as a guest, be sure to say hello to the llamas if they're there during your visit.
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Inspiration Point on the Alum Cave Trail is your first taste of the views that the hike to LeConte has to offer and will inspire you to continue your trek to the top.
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Arch Rock on the Alum Cave Trail is a perfect balance of the wonders of nature and the hardworking of trail crews.
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Alum Cave Trail is the shortest route to the LeConte Lodge, but isn't to be underestimated.
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Late summer at the LeConte Lodge.
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The LeConte Lodge dining hall isn't just for guests at breakfast and dinner. Day hikers can eat their packed lunch there, purchase cookies, a sack lunch or unlimited lemonade, coffee and hot chocolate.
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A hike to the LeConte Lodge is truly a wonderful way to really experience the essence of the Smokies.
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Rocking chairs on a guest cabin. You'll find rocking chairs to relax in on the office and dining hall decks as well. Sit back, and soak up life on LeConte.
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Once you reach the LeConte Lodge, take a trip out to the Cliff Tops!
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The LeConte Lodge closes during the colder months of the year. However, the trails stay open. If you're hiking LeConte during that time, consider tossing some micro spikes in your bag. The trails can be very icy and slick.
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Keep an eye out for the locals on your way up to the lodge.
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Life on LeConte.