Come on out and meet others who are dedicated to hiking excursions near and far, with a focus on leaving no trace of litter on our lands! All levels of experience welcome. Dogs are welcome if friendly and on-leash (1 dog per person).
Be cognizant that assistant organizers and event leaders may, at their discretion, exclude members who have a history of repeated "No Shows" from participating in events that they are hosting. Egregious offenders will be banned from the group.
Meetup considers members active if they visit this website once every 2 months. Meetup does not require that you participate in any posted events to be active.
Please be aware that we expect you to take responsibility for your safety while we are out on the trails. This means arriving prepared, remaining aware and participating with the other really wonderful folks who are part of the group on hike day. We understand that your "Yes" RSVP to any event means you accept this.
Located near the top of the 6593 foot Mount LeConte, in the middle of the Great Smoky Mountains National Park (3rd highest peak), LeConte Lodge is the only place where a visitor can sleep overnight in the Smokies in a snug permanent structure.
There is no electricity at Leconte Lodge. Kerosene lamps light your accommodations and propane heaters warm the cabins and lodges. Read more
What members are saying
“ Organized and experienced group that is friendly ”
“ Hikes have tended to be local and a couple of hours in duration. ”