Near Mount Leconte: 6-Routes 3-Summits
Grotto Falls
Near Mount Leconte: 6-Routes 3-Summits
View from the trail
Near Mount Leconte: 6-Routes 3-Summits
Rainbow Falls
Near Mount Leconte: 6-Routes 3-Summits
Stream in the Smoky Mtns.
Near Mount Leconte: 6-Routes 3-Summits
View from Newfound Gap parking lot.

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Mount Leconte: 6-Routes 3-Summits

4.9 (9 Ratings)
Experience ALL of Leconte in a single hike!
47.5
mi
Distance
12,264
ft
Gain
strenuous
Difficulty
BirdingCaveFall ColorsRiver/CreekSpringViewsWaterfallWildflowersWildlife
Access Issues
Be sure to check current <a href="https://www.nps.gov/grsm/planyourvisit/conditions.htm">conditions</a> before heading out.

Route Details

Flatter
Steeper
47.49mi
Distance
12,264ft
Elevation Gain
12,951ft
Elevation Loss
65%
Max Grade
6,591ft
High Point
1,884ft
Low Point
Path Type
Point to Point
Description
Route description from the FKT website.Start at Rainbow Falls Trailhead and complete the first ascent to the lodge, then descend via Trillium Gap to the Rainbow Falls Trailhead. Then take Bull Head Trail and complete the second ascent, but cut off just shy of the lodge to descend Alum Cave Trail. Travers from Alum Cave Trailhead (HWY441) to Newfound Gap by car. Then begin the third ascent via the Northbound AT to the Boulevard Trail over the summit of Leconte to the lodge. Descend again the Trillium Gap Trail and then down Brushy Mountain and finally Porter's Creek Trail. Finish at the gate at the Porter's Creek Trailhead. I think this is probably the easiest way to complete all six trails anyway, but I thought it would be helpful to clarify the route.https://fastestknowntime.com/route/mt-le-conte-tnhttp://lecontelog.blogspot.com/2018/07/the-tour-de-le-conte-all-6-trails-in-day.html
History & Background
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Route Conditions

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