Mt LeConte Cabin Overnight - space available - Sat, May 13 2017

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Mt LeConte Cabin Overnight - space available


The Basics:
Event Type:Overnight
Event Location: Rainbow Falls Trailhead, Gatlinburg Tennessee   Overnight: Mt LeConte Cabin Overnight - space available   National Weather Service Forecast
Date(s) & Time:Sat, May 13 2017  9:00 am >> Sun, May 14 2017 2:00 pm
Registration Opens: Mon, Mar 6 2017 8:00 pm
Registration Cut Off: Fri, May 12 2017 5:00 pm
Event Duration:1 Days 5 Hours
Difficulty Rating:D5: Difficult (Exploratory)
Distance:14 Miles
Pace:Moderate
Trip Leader(s):
Ron Walker
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Member Cost:$179.00/Person (See Detailed Cost Info Below)

Participant Info:
Who's Invited: Members Only, 21 And Older Only
Maximum Group Size:13
Minimum Group Size:11
Number Registered So Far: 11 / 0 (To see who's signed up, log in to the Member Area)
Are Dogs Permitted: No

Note: This is an "EXPLORATORY" trip. This means that there are parts of this trip, or perhaps the whole trip, that is new to your Trip Leader(s). However, they are confident that this will not be an issue.
This note is here so that you can make an informed decision. When a Trip Leader isn't personally familiar with a trip, there is an increased chance of things not going as planned and you need to be prepared. The Trip Leader may have additional details in the itinerary.

Itinerary:

 

!!!!!  Update May 12 - Slots available  !!!!!

Trip is this Sat May 13 - Sun May 14 in Great Smoky Mountains National Park

 

 Experience an intimate overnight stay in the beautiful Smokey Mountains in a way that most people will never be able to, without even having to put up a tent!  

At 6500’ above sea level, the historic log cabin village atop LeConte is the highest lodge east of the Rocky Mountains, and is accessible only via five beautiful hiking trails.

A big part of the Lodge’s attraction is one’s sense of pride in reaching it, as there is no other available way but to hike up one of its five beautiful trails. 

A lot people end their hike at the lodge, however, to reach the true summit of Mount LeConte, you still need to walk almost another half-mile.

The mountain is especially famous for its beautiful sunrises and sunsets, so don’t forget your cameras!  We may take a sunrise hike to Myrtle point and a sunset hike to Cliff Top.

 
All the beds are queen size bunk beds (double occupancy per bed).
 
Sign-ups are in groups of  two people - two people who will be sharing a single bed.
 
There are no solo spaces available on this trip.
 
 
 
Trip includes: Overnight lodging (shared queen bed) in the historic furnished log cabins. 
Hearty dinner at 6 pm Saturday and breakfast at 8 am Sunday served in the quaint dining hall.  
Multiple glasses of wine are available for $11.
 
Hiking note: I am leading the group hike up and down the Rainbow Falls trail, but you may choose to take another trail and meet us at the lodge.  The bullhead trail is closed due to fire damage.
 
Saturday - Meet at 8:45 am at the Rainbow Falls Trail parking lot. 
                  Start hiking at 9 am on the Rainbow Falls Trail 7 miles and 4000 feet up to Mt Leconte Lodge. Hikers can start earlier if you want more time on the trail.
                  Free time after arriving and checking in, possible climb to Myrtle Point for more views.
                  Dinner at 6 pm in the dining hall - soup, beef and gravy, mashed potatoes, green beans, stewed apples, peach half and chocolate chip cookies. 
                  Free time after dinner, possible hike to Cliff Top for sunset viewing. 
                  
 
Sunday - Free time before breakfast, possible hike to Myrtle Point for the sunrise.
               Breakfast at 8 am in the dining hall - scrambled eggs, Canadian Bacon, biscuits, pancakes, grits and Tang. 
               Depart after breakfast for the hike down the Rainbow Falls Trail 7 miles and 4000 feet decent to the trailhead parking lot. 
 
More Leconte Lodge Info:  http://www.lecontelodge.com/
 
 
Thanks to John LaBelle for the original trip posting from the 2013 trip.
 

Required Items to Bring:

 

Good hiking shoes or boots.
Water and snacks.
Flashlight or headlamp.
Clothing appropriate for all weather conditions.
Rain gear.

Recommended Items to Bring:
Use our Event Checklists to make sure you have everything you need.

 

Hand towel and washcloth for a sponge bath – they provide the wash basin and soap.

Cash or credit card to purchase items in the gift shop.

Hiking poles - the hike up and down is 4000 feet - save your knees!

Extra socks.

 

 

 


How to Get There:
Event Directions:

Directions to Trailhead:

From Gatlinburg, TN (4 miles)

Starting from Light 8 in Gatlinburg, turn onto Historic Nature Trail / Airport Road. After driving 0.7 miles veer right onto Cherokee Orchard Road, upon which you'll enter into Great Smoky Mountain National Park. After driving another 2.2 miles you'll enter the one-way Cherokee Orchard Loop Road. After driving roughly 0.6 miles on the loop, the Rainbow Falls Trailhead will be located on your right (if this parking lot is full, there's an auxiliary parking area about a tenth-of-a-mile further down the road).

 


Notes:

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Member Cost:$179.00/Person
Cost Includes:

 

Lodging Saturday night in a shared queen bunk bed in a cabin.

Dinner Saturday night.

Breakfast Sunday morning.

Sales Tax.

$20 AOC user fee.

 

Make a Payment:Although there is a cost for this event, you do not pay through the AOC. Please review the event details carefully for information about how/where to make your payment.

Cancellation/Partial Attendance:   Please review the AOC cancellation policy.
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Full payment by check or cash is due to the trip leader within 7 days upon booking. 

If you must cancel, there will be NO refund unless you find someone from the waitlist to replace you and they pay in full.  At that time, you would receive refund less a $20 administrative fee.

Event will be held rain or shine, hot or cold.