Hiking to LeConte Lodge via Alum Cave Trail will look a little different as National Park Service crews continue to clean up some damage from last week’s storms.

At 6,593 feet, LeConte is the third-highest peak in the Smokies and the highest peak in the state of Tennessee. When the push to create the Great Smoky Mountains National Park was underway ...

one site in Tennessee requires months of planning for his yearly visit. “Our Mount Le Conte site can only be reached by ...

From the outdoor adventures of the Great Smoky Mountains National Park to the unique attractions in downtown Gatlinburg the number of things to do in Gatlinburg TN is astounding and incredibly diverse ...

As for record-breakers, Mount Le Conte holds the Tennessee records for 24-hour snowfall, 30 inches, and snow depth, 63 inches, both from a winter storm in March 1993. Observational data help NWS ...

Korrin Bishop Visitors looking for a challenging hike filled with sweeping mountain vistas and unique geological landmarks should consider the Alum Cave Trail to Mount Le Conte. This popular 4.6 ...

While hikers can travel Rainbow Falls Trail for its full 6.7 miles to Mount Le Conte, most opt for the 5.6-mile out-and-back hike to its namesake waterfall. Rainbow Falls cascades 80 feet, making it ...

Navigation will be harder for hikers until National Park Service crews can assess and repair the trail, according to LeConte Lodge.

Most of the park’s COOP stations, four of five, are situated in Tennessee. Besides the first one near headquarters, sites include Mount Le Conte (established in 1987), Newfound Gap (1991), and ...