Hello folks, I’m really excited about hiking Mt. LeConte with you all on Sunday, October 25th!! We will leave immediately after church. Just want to give you some info that will help you when we go.
1. This is a 10 mile roundtrip hike. It is a 2500 foot ascent. It’s not easy, but it is really rewarding. If you would like to go part of the way, you can go up to Alum Cave, a 5 mile roundtrip hike. The ascent is less steep, too, but I’m not sure exactly what it is.
2. Make sure you wear good hiking shoes or very good tennis shoes, if possible.
3. Bring a lunch and snacks.
4. I will have a first aid kit and other things needed in case of small emergencies.
5. Bring water. One good thing is that you can fill up your water bottles at the top of LeConte. You can also purchase lemonade and coffee there as well as some souvenirs.
6. It can be very cool at the top of LeConte, much cooler than the surrounding area. I would encourage you to bring layers as the temperature may be very different at different points in the hike and as you walk more.
Let me know if you have any questions! 865-567-6763