Mountain of the Week - Mt Leconte

The beauty of Mt Leconte (the one in the Smoky Mountains) is that it is accessible to anyone of a reasonable fitness level. I’ve never been up Leconte, but I’ve heard great things about it. When the movement started to create the Smoky Mountain National Park, a tent city was set up on the summit of Mt Leconte to entertain dignitaries from Washington. Now Mt Leconte Lodge sits near the summit, where backpackers can find rustic accommodations if they like.

Mt Leconte - (6,593 ft/2,010 m)
This image is from mtleconte.com, a must view resource for anyone wanting to climb Leconte. There are five trails that can get you to the summit of Leconte. Alum Cave Trail, The Boulevard Trail, Bullhead Trail, Rainbow Falls, and Trillium Gap Trail. The best time to climb is May-September and many prefer September when the leaves are changing.

Add comment June 12th, 2007