2.9 km away
Mount LeConte via Alum Cave
A popular route to the summit of Mount LeConte.
Difficult Hiking
- Distance
- 17 km
- Ascent
- 933 m
- Descent
- 933 m
Smoky's Loop from Elkmont to Leconte
A 6 day hikje from Elkmont to Leconte via Clingman's Dome, Andrew's Bald, Smokemont, and Charlie's Bunion
Also in Tennessee, United States of America
Hiking Severe
- Distance
- 56 km
- Ascent
- 3.2 km
- Descent
- 2.3 km
- Duration
- 1 day +
- Low Point
- 666 m
- High Point
- 2 km
- Gradient
- 11˚
Great hike featuring parts of the Appalachian Trail, MST, and Benton Mackaye Trail. You'll see Clingman's Dome, Elkmont, Smokemont, Charlie's Bunion, Mount Leconte, and Sugarlands Visitor Center. This hike features serious elevation gain.
Description
Note: You'll need to take the Gatlinburg shuttle from the visitor's center back to your car at Elkmont.
Difficulty
Severe
Hiking challenging trails where simple scrambling, with the occasional use of the hands, is a distinct possibility. The trails are often filled with all manner of obstacles both small and large, and the hills are very steep. Obstacles and challenges are often unexpected and can be unpredictable.
Low Exposure
The path is on completely flat land and potential injury is limited to falling over.
Remoteness
Away from help but easily accessed.
Best time to visit
Features
- Wildlife
- Historical
- Picturesque
- Wild flowers
- Forestry or heavy vegetation
Similar routes nearby
3.4 km away
Chimney Tops Trail
Steep climb to a popular viewpoint near a craggy summit.
Difficult Hiking
- Distance
- 6.3 km
- Ascent
- 422 m
- Descent
- 422 m
3.7 km away
Grotto Falls
A short hike to a picturesque 25' waterfall that you can walk behind!
Moderate Hiking
- Distance
- 4.1 km
- Ascent
- 196 m
- Descent
- 196 m
4.9 km away
Appalachian Trail: Newfound Gap to Davenport Gap
The second half of the Great Smoky Mountains National Park.
Difficult Hiking
- Distance
- 52 km
- Ascent
- 2.4 km
- Descent
- 3.5 km
4.9 km away
Rainbow Falls
The Rainbow Falls Trail is a challenging, yet rewarding hike to the highest waterfall in the Smokies!
Difficult Hiking
- Distance
- 8.5 km
- Ascent
- 543 m
- Descent
- 543 m
9.7 km away
Cataract Falls
A quick family-friendly waterfall hike behind the Sugarlands Visitor Center.
Moderate Hiking
- Distance
- 471 m
- Ascent
- 2 m
- Descent
- 2 m
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Guidebooks in this area
58 routes · Hiking
The Appalachian Trail
10 routes · Hiking
Find Your Perfect Trail in Great Smoky Mountains NP
10 routes · Hiking
10 of the Best Day Hikes in the Appalachian Mountains
6 routes · Hiking
6 Classic Waterfall Hikes in the Great Smoky Mountains
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