Climbing Mount Le Conte: Exhausted to Elated on the Alum Cave Trail
A demanding climb up Mount Le Conte in Great Smoky Mountains National Park, from shaky pre-dawn steps to the sweeping summit views that make every ache worthwhile.
Climb to Mount Le Conte for breathtaking mountain views, rewarding hiking trails, scenic overlooks, high-elevation landscapes, and one of the most memorable adventures in the Great Smoky Mountains.