Smokies — Mount LeConte via Alum Cave

A 5.5-mile Class 2 climb to LeConte Lodge — the classic Smokies overnight hike.

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Region: Tennessee, USA
Country: United States
Biome: Southern Appalachian spruce-fir (1,000–2,000 m)
Best season: April – November
Difficulty: moderate

Known for

Backpacking
Hiking
Climbing
Caving

Key takeaways

Biome: Southern Appalachian spruce-fir (1,000–2,000 m)
Best season: April – November
Difficulty: moderate
Top activity: backpacking

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Topic summary

A 5.5-mile Class 2 climb to LeConte Lodge — the classic Smokies overnight hike.

Key takeaways

Difficulty: moderate
Best season: April – November

Intended uses

backpacking

Climate suitability

Southern Appalachian spruce-fir (1,000–2,000 m)

Verification notes

Last verified January 1, 1970.

Region

United States

Biome

Southern Appalachian spruce-fir (1,000–2,000 m)

Difficulty

moderate

backpacking

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Popular pursuits at Smokies — Mount LeConte via Alum Cave

Backpacking
Multi-day travel with everything on your back — see the packing blocks below.
Hiking
Day miles on marked trail, with route notes and trail links below.
Climbing
Rock and alpine lines with approach beta.
Caving
Permitted caves, gear, and conservation rules.

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