MT. LECONTE HIKE AND OVERNIGHT - FALL HIKE 
Since its establishment in the 1920s, LeConte Lodge has been a rustic attraction for hikers. At an elevation of 6,593 feet, it is the highest guest lodge in the eastern United States. The mountaintop serves as a grandstand for the whole Park, and the pleasures of a visit to the lodge can include breathtaking sunsets from Cliff Top, clear night skies for stargazing, and spectacular sunrises from Myrtle Point. The true charm of LeConte Lodge is in the friendly spirit of the people who come here — people who find relaxation and renewed energy in the cool, majestic solitude at the top of the Smokies. This is a strenuous hike. The trails are steep and rocky and range from five to eight miles each way. You need to be in good physical condition ready for a rigorous climb. We suggest you sign up with an old friend, or be prepared to bunk with a new one! Instructors: Charles W. Maynard and David E. Morris are experienced hikers, stargazers, and storytellers. They are co-authors of Time Well Spent: Family Hiking in the Smokies and Waterfalls & Cascades of the Great Smoky Mountains.
We will go up via Rainbow Falls Trail and descend via Bull Head Trail. The brilliant fall foliage will be at its best, laid out in panoramic vistas. Note: The trails are steep and rocky and range from five to eight miles each way. You need to be in good physical condition ready for a rigorous climb.
COURSE #291857 FEE: $155*
Sat. and Sun., Nov. 1 & 2
(Meet at Rainbow Falls Trail parking lot on Cherokee Orchard Road, 9:00 a.m., Sat.)
*Registration fee is nonrefundable.
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Question? E-mail us at Smoky@utk.edu