2025 Mt LeConte Lodge and Mt LeConte Shelter- Nov. 3rd thru Nov. 5th
Details
Brief Trip Description ($250/person):
Monday night in the shelter at the top of Mt LeConte (optional)
Tuesday night in the popular Mt LeConte Lodge- Rustic Cabin
November 3rd (Monday):
10 AM CST: We will meet at the Newfound Gap parking area or in Gatlinburg, depending on the weather and if US 441/Newfound Gap Road is open. If the road is open, we will carpool in one vehicle to the Alum Cave trailhead. If this road is closed, we will park in Gatlinburg and drive to the Rainbow Falls trailhead to begin our hike.
Our first choice will be to hike 5.5 miles on the Alum Cave Trail to the shelter. We will stay in the shelter Monday night. If we hike the Rainbow Falls trail the distance will be closer to 7 miles.
November 4th (Tuesday):
We will plan to awaken early in the morning to hike to Myrtle point to watch the sunrise. We can check into the lodge at noon and dinner is served at 6pm EST. Optional: If you prefer to hike up to the lodge on Tuesday, that would be an option if you don't want to stay in the shelter the night before.
November 5th (Wednesday):
Breakfast at the lodge is at 8AM EST. After breakfast we will pack our things and hike back down the mountain.
In November, there is the possibility of snow and ice so ice cleats for your boots and trekking poles will be required. When we sleep in the shelter, we have to be prepared for subfreezing weather.
The deadline to pay me thru Venmo is Dec 26th, so I can make a payment this Friday the 27th.
Youtube video of the shelter and lodge: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jJLAmsylSD0
I cannot give any refunds after I pay on Friday unless someone takes your spot on the trip.
I will message you thru the Meetup app if you are moved from the waitlist to the attending list.
There are only 5 spots available, including myself.
Please text me at 615-410-1304 if you are interested in learning more.