It is right here, just outside Knoxville, TN , practically in our backyard and we finally did it! It was absolutely amazing. We hiked up the mountain on a Saturday with gorgeous warm temperatures close to 60 degrees, only to wake up and find ourselves in a snow covered 21 degree winter wonderland! The 9 of us layered on every piece of clothing we had and trekked down on Sunday morning. #susong7 #lecontelodge #greatsmokiemountains #Tennesseehike
“High atop Mt. LeConte in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park, LeConte Lodge® is the highest guest lodge in the eastern United States. It is situated on an open glade just below the summit of Mt. LeConte at an elevation of about 6400 feet. The Lodge serves as a grandstand for the entire Park and commands spectacular views of the Smokies. It is accessible only by hiking and is the only place in the Smoky Mountains where a visitor can sleep overnight in a snug permanent structure. There are no roads that lead to the Lodge. There are five hiking trails that lead to the Lodge ranging in length from 5.5 miles up to 8 miles.”
Find this and more info at www.lecontelodge.com