Good Afternoon,
A day full of sunshine makes for a day of getting stuff done outside. That “stuff” can be hours of grunt work, or it can justifiably be hanging out in a hammock swaying in the breeze. All of which make for a productive day on Mt. LeConte either way you cut it. We tagged the 60s once again today, and it feels glorious despite the unusual April conditions. Anybody who made good on tackling the mountain today chose wisely, because it looks like the weather will be less than delightful beginning tomorrow. Friday is calling for isolated showers and thunderstorms all day, so layers for staying dry will be a must. It’ll remain mild up top with temps in the 50s, but it’ll also be breezy at times. The weekend ahead will see a mix of clouds and scattered showers as well. Between that and the auto shows happening across Sevier County, it could make for a quieter than normal weekend in the Smokies. There have been numerous reports about trees down on Rainbow Falls, with stories varying as to the quantity, extent, and severity. After some thorough scouting, we can verify the true nature of the trail’s condition. There are twenty notable sections where a downed or leaning tree poses an inconvenience to hikers. Their locations range from not even a mile up the trail to the upper junction with Bull Head. The good news is that each of them can be safely navigated either by stepping over or ducking under. One section in particular a little over two miles down from the lodge was a nasty tangled mess giving hikers fits in recent months. That area is now easily navigable too after a trail wizard had their way with it. We have no timetable for when the NPS will attend to the trail and clear all the fallen trunks, but in the meantime, visitors to Mt. LeConte can use Rainbow Falls in confidence! Bull Head, though…best to continue to avoid. Have a great night.
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