Mount LeConte and Cliff Top via Alum Cave Trail in Great Smoky Mountains National Park
The hike to Mount LeConte and Cliff Top via Alum Cave Trail is a challenging yet rewarding journey through some of the most iconic landscapes in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. The trail passes notable landmarks like Arch Rock and Alum Cave Bluff, with expansive mountain views from Inspiration Point. While the ascent is strenuous, the varied scenery—including creeks, lush forests, and panoramic vistas—makes the effort worthwhile, culminating in breathtaking views from the summit of Mount LeConte and Cliff Top. This trail is a favorite among hikers for its natural beauty and historical significance. #Hike #Mountain #Forest #Nature
- Distance: 18.7 Km
- Elevation gain: 1,180 m
- Maximum elevation: 1,994 m
- Elevation loss: 1,179 m
- Minimum elevation: 1,182 m
- Moving time: 5 h 2 m
- Moving speed: 3.7 Km/h
- Maximum speed: 9.3 Km/h
- Total time: 5 h 49 m
- Global speed: 3.2 Km/h
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Name: Mount LeConte and Cliff Top via Alum Cave Trail in Great Smoky Mountains National Park GPS track, route, trail
Start: Alum Cave Trail, Sevier County, East Tennessee, Tennessee, United States (35.62934 -83.45079)
End: Alum Cave Trail, Sevier County, East Tennessee, Tennessee, United States (35.62918 -83.45079)
Coordinates: 35.62918 -83.45079 35.65582 -83.43550
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