A Walk In The Woods

The sunrise majesty as viewed from Myrtle Point. Looking down at the Chimneys and Newfound Gap from Cliff Tops... The panoramic views of the sea of mountains that is the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. And you get dinner, breakfast and a bed to boot! The rustic Mt. LeConte Lodge is the only lodging in the Park. Sitting comfortably at over 6,300', it is an experience that you have to earn. The shortest of the six foot trails leading to the lodge is over 5.5 miles. Yet thousands of people make the trip year after year making it one of the hottest tickets in town.

There are several ways A Walk in the Woods can help you get the most from your Mt. LeConte experience.

Shuttle Service

Get twice the experience out of a single trip! Hike up one trail and down another.

Hike up what is arguably the most scenic (and easiest) trail to the Lodge. Then enjoy a totally different experience the following day, hiking down a portion of the greatest summit to base elevation change in the Park, Mt. LeConte's north face, or, hike down to a portion of the East Coast's most famous trail, the Appalachian Trail.

Rainbow or Bullhead Trails to Alum Cave Bluff Trail	$26 total for up to 5 people with gear
Trillium Gap Trail to Alum Cave Bluff Trail	$35 total for up to 5 people with gear
Appalachian Trail to Alum Cave Bluff Trail	$32 total for up to 5 people with gear
Brushy Mountain Trail to Alum Cave Bluff Trail	$42 total for up to 5 people with gear

Bring a Guide

Want to guarantee you get the most from your trip? You've got it. Bring along one of the guides who made Mt. LeConte Lodge part of The Lonely Planet. Your naturalist guide will share the Park's natural and human history from the settlers to the Native Americans who lived on this land for thousands of years. The Smokies contain more species of plants and animals than anywhere else North of the Tropics on this planet. Want to learn about some of these beautiful species, some found only in the Park? We'll share with you some of the marvels that make the Smokies unique. Ever wonder what grandma used to cure coughs, sore throats, headaches? Walk with us and we'll share with you some of those time tested natural medicines. We'll also introduce you to some tasty wild treats along the way. Also we will discuss strategies and demonstrate techniques to make the physical part of your journey as pleasant as possible.

Option 1: Spend your first day traveling up to Mt. LeConte with a Naturalist guide, learning about the Natural and Human history of the area, as well as learning about Mother Earth's marvels along the way. When we get to the top, we'll introduce you to the top of the mountain and get you settled before your guide heads back down.

$120 for first person, plus $60 per each additional person.

Option 2: Spend your first day traveling up to Mt. LeConte with a Naturalist guide, learning about the Natural and Human history of the area, as well as learning about Mother Earth's marvels along the way, we'll introduce you to the top of the mountain and get you settled. The next day, we'll pick you up after your Lodge breakfast, help you pack for the most comfort and explore a new trail before you head back home.

Pick up and drop off to and from most Gatlinburg locations, lunch the first day, trail mix and a Naturalist guide. (This option is contingent upon shelter availability for the guide).

$250 for the first person, plus $60 per each additional person.

Option 3: Get the absolute most out of your Mt. LeConte Lodge adventure! A guide will be with you every step of the way. From planning your trip, to helping you pack, guiding you through your whole trip, both up and down, showing you the ins and outs of the Lodge, sharing the sunset and sunrise with you weather permitting. (Your guide will even get up an hour before dawn to check on the sky before waking you up).

Pick up and drop off to and from most Gatlinburg locations, lunch the first day, trail mix and a Naturalist guide.

$200 plus a lodge ticket for the first person, plus $60 each additional person.