I really enjoyed my visit here. It's obviously rustic, but clean and comfortable. Nathan, the assistant manager, was very cordial. The food was great, especially considering the logistics involved. I liked the "bottomless cup" for hot chocolate, coffee and lemonade. The Alum Cave trail was strenuous but nothing that a person in reasonable shape should fear; just take your time... More

We had planned to hike up on the first full opening weekend which coincided with spring break and Easter. That should be pleasant, we thought. As the date grew closer, we studied the weather and the blog, distressed to learn just a few days before our hike, the mountain continued to receive new snowfall and some were hiking up in... More

We had a wonderful time at Leconte Lodge! A couple of days before our reservation they received 18 inches of snow, so the hike was an adventure. We hiked up the Rainbow Falls trail as this was the only one accessible at the time. We made the hike with our three kids and all went well. Just be sure to... More

The hike to get there can be the easiest taking Alum Cave, whether you are 4 or 84, or the other 4 trails, which are at least an hour longer. The cabins, layout, services and staff are exactly what one expects when the only way there is to walk the trail! There are no roads or easy ways up there.

We were lucky enough to get a reservation here in October. I got on the waiting list in February & they called me a few weeks out. We took the 5 1/2 mile Alum Cave trail up & it was a lot of fun, leapfrogging the other hikers all the way up. It's not a casual hike, but doable for... More

The are 5 ways to get to Lecont lodge, all of them fairly strenuous uphill hikes. We took Alum Cave Bluffs trail. It is the shortest, steepest most scenic climb. #1/2 hours and about 5 miles to the top. When you arrive you fund a primitive collection of cabins, dining hall and a lodge which serves as a check in... More

Our family has made the trip up to LeConte Lodge for 3 years in a row. It is a fabulous family experience. The hike up is strenuous no matter which trail you go up but the views and peaceful serenity at the top are well worth the effort. I am giving the Lodge only average review as the cabins are... More

My father called me so excited last October 1st, telling me he had secured a cabin for the night at LeConte Lodge for July 2012. He had known of LeConte for 30+ years, but never made the trip. It was worth the wait. 9 months later we went up the Alum Cave Trail (worthy of its own review) and made... More

What a great place. This is backcountry camping in style! Have backpacked quite a bit in the Smokies but this was my first trip to the lodge. Joined a group that had an open spot. From the hot coffee and hot chocolate when you arrive to the last trip to the flush toiilets (yes, I said flush toilets) it is... More