Tucked away high in the mountains of Tennessee is a rural hiking destination that’s garnered quite a reputation for itself. LeConte Lodge is known for boasting a large waitlist and some of the most incredible views in the park due to its remote location. It’s the perfect spot for any outdoorsy person to visit, and we have a feeling you just might want to pack your bags once you look into it…if you’re a hiker seeking some kind of respite from your day-to-day, then you don’t want to skip out on this once-in-a-lifetime experience.

Let’s head to LeConte Lodge, folks!

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High in the Great Smoky Mountains atop Mount LeConte, you'll find the little-known LeConte Lodge. Once a tent camp, the lodge area predates the establishment of the national park itself.
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LeConte Lodge is only accessible by hike, and it's become known as a true hiking destination for outdoorsy folk. There are, however, five trails that provide access to the remote rural location.
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Alum Cave Trail is perhaps the most popular of the trails, coming in at just under 9 miles for hikers. Bullhead Trail, Boulevard Trail, Trillium Gap Trail, and Rainbow Falls Trail also provide access.

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You can hike to the LeConte Lodge during the warmer months, and you can also submit a waitlist form if you'd like to stay overnight in the remote spot. You can reserve nights in the old-school cabins and enjoy a hot dinner once you arrive. How does that food get there, you wonder? Llamas (yes, it's true!) trek supplies up the mountain three times a week.
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Dinner, breakfast, and sack lunches are provided for overnight guests for $13, and if you're just hiking in for the day you can also snag a sack lunch. You can book a cabin or lodge room if you make it off the waitlist, making a trip to LeConte Lodge truly one to remember.
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Booking information changes yearly, so make sure you contact the team at LeConte Lodge to figure out exactly how you can plan a trip that's right for you. LeConte Lodge is open seasonally from March to November, with exact dates available on its official website.
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Have you heard of the LeConte Lodge? Would you ever be brave enough to tackle the experience for yourself?

You can learn more about LeConte Lodge with a visit to its official website right here or its Facebook page. Enjoy the trip, folks! This one is a doozy.

For more information, be sure to visit Ober Gatlinburg online. What are your thoughts on this beautiful destination for snow tubing in Tennessee? 

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