High On LeConte
  • Home
  • Daily Posts
  • FAQ's
  • Trail Guide
  • Contact Us
  • Disclaimer

June 30, 2022

6/30/2022

0 Comments

 
Picture
Good Afternoon,

Despite some patches of blue sky earlier this morning, the clouds have dropped on us and thickened up by the hour. The temps are mild and the air is calm, but one gets the sense that we are on the cusp of receiving some rainy action this afternoon and evening. Best to get one’s outdoor rambling knocked out soon before conditions potentially sour later. We’re enjoying the mid 60s currently and dipping into the 50s at night. Stormy chances return for the back half of Friday and every day of the holiday weekend. Pack those rain coats right next to the sunscreen, because odds are you’ll want both.

Every season we receive several inquiries from generous folks asking what treats they can bring to the lodge crew in an upcoming hike. It just so happens that the crew’s candy bin has gotten desperately empty recently, so they’ve requested we put out an APB for some tasty refills! They certainly appreciate everyone’s thoughtfulness as they work hard to provide each of you an enjoyable experience in the backcountry. Without further delay, here’s a rundown of items mentioned by our hungry team…

Fresh Fruits, Reese’s, Snickers, Skittles, Hershey’s, Twix, Sour Patch Kids, Gummies, Dark Chocolate (especially when covering pretzels/berries/wafers), Fresca’s, Twizzlers, Trader Joe’s snacks, Peanut M&M’s, Cheez-It (Hot & Spicy), Takis, Goldfish (flavor blasted)

Pepsi, Coke, Dr. Enuf, Kombucha, Red Bull

Many thanks by all! Have a great rest of the day.
0 Comments

June 28, 2022

6/28/2022

0 Comments

 
Picture
Good Morning,

It’s been good to get some rain on the ground in recent days. Looks like we’ll have ourselves a brief break in the action today and maybe even get to enjoy some glimpses of sunshine. Otherwise count on a clouded in mountaintop for a chunk of the day. The air is calm and the temps are mild in the lower 50s as the pancakes are getting flipped. If the sun can break through this afternoon we could tap the 60s. Late this evening there is a small chance for some showers before the percentages pickup again on Wednesday. Be sure and have those rain jackets in tow should the skies pull a fast one on us.

Have a great day.
Picture
0 Comments

June 27, 2022

6/27/2022

0 Comments

 
Picture
Good Morning,

​The mountains have been enduring very active skies over the last twelves. Intermittent rain showers coupled with lightning and thunder have brought some much needed precipitation to the region. And some cooler temps to boot compared to how toasty the rest of this month has been, especially down below. Clouds should continue to dominant the skyline this Monday with more passing storms and rain showers possible throughout. Winds will be light and temps should mostly hover in the 50s. Count on trails being plenty soggy and the potential for wet unbridged creek crossings depending on your trail of choice.

We’re already 40% of the way through the 2022 season, and this year’s unique “I Hiked It” shirt is as popular as ever. We’ve recently had to restock the shelves with some new colors, so if you make it a habit of visiting the lodge multiple times a year, be sure and step inside the gift shop to see what’s new! Most lodge enthusiasts know this, but for those first timers who might not, any and all of our “I Hiked It” swag is unique to our location. As in, you can only purchase the real deal here at the lodge. Plus, every season comes with a new design that’s 100% original and exclusive to the lodge experience. This year’s artists did a superb job of referencing photos from Cliff Tops and hand tracing every single ridge line from that famous breathtaking view. And that creative and captivitating sunset depiction certainly evokes numerous memories of past stays for guests of all ages. If only we had more room to work with, we might have been able to squeeze Clingmans Dome in there! It’s always a treat to see the countless visitors sporting their “I Hiked It” apparel with pride at the lodge and on the trail.

Have a great day.
Picture
0 Comments

June 25, 2022

6/25/2022

0 Comments

 
Picture
Good Morning,

The clouds have apparently settled in across the upper elevations of the Smokies. We’ll be lucky to enjoy any sunshine today with what looks like a cloudy and wet forecast for the latter half of the day. After lunch time is when the potential for rain and isolated storms ramps up. So visitors intent on summiting the mountain today should do so on the early side, then get back down before the weather turns sour. Temps will hover between the 50s and 60s, while winds should be light. Sunday’s forecast looks to be a repeat of what’s being called for today.

Have a great weekend.
0 Comments

June 24, 2022

6/24/2022

0 Comments

 
Picture
Good Morning;

How are we already down to the last full of week of June? This month is flying by, maybe because we’re all enjoying this lengthy dose of distracting sunshine. With that said, it looks like our sunfilled streak is drawing to a close and a more typical summer forecast is in the works. Starting today, we’ll be seeing higher chances of showers and thunderstorms developing during the afternoon. Of course any rain we receive should also help keep the flaming temperatures down for our neck of the woods. Count on temps ranging between the 50s and 60s throughout the weekend. Winds should be light today but pickup a tad during the night with gusts of 25mph possible. Bring the sunscreen and the rain jackets if you’re staying with us over the coming days. Odds are you’ll be using it all!

Have a great day.
0 Comments

June 23, 2022

6/23/2022

0 Comments

 
Picture
Good Morning,

It’s a beautiful and mild morning on the mountain as we roll out this Thursday. Skies will be a pleasant mix of sun and clouds today with light winds blowing over the upper elevations. Temps are in the 50s currently and should creep up close to 70° this afternoon. A few tiny storm cells could be spotted near and far yesterday evening, some putting on riveting electrical displays toward the horizon, but our peak managed to dodge the atmospheric action. There is a chance for some afternoon storms on Friday.

As always, keep the hydration happening before, during, and after your hike. Early starts are certainly beneficial in order to beat the high heat of the afternoon hours. It’s even worth planning your routes up and down the mountain accordingly to avoid the scorching sun and roasting temps, especially down low. For example, a trail like Bull Head, where hikers are exposed to the elements with little to no cover of trees for miles, should be avoided once the sun gets high in the sky. Especially as an ascent option. Trails like Rainbow Falls and Trillium Gap scale the mountain’s more shaded north side and are mostly forested. The Boulevard traverses ridge lines entirely in the upper elevations and are more apt to catch a cool breeze. of course each of these paths are longer than the more popular Alum Cave, so account for earlier starts and extra time on trail should you go either route.

Have a great day.
​
0 Comments

June 22, 2022

6/22/2022

0 Comments

 
Picture
Good Morning,

If you like sunshine, then this has been your week. We have another day of bountiful blue skies and warm rays on tap for this Wednesday. It continue to get toasty out there in the midday sun, even up this high. The lodge experienced temps in the lower 70s yesterday afternoon and should easily match that mark again today. Breezes will be light, and much later this evening there is a small chance for some cloud building and a passing rain shower. Another code orange Air Quality Alert is in effect for this region, especially as the summer haze seemingly continues to thicken with each passing day. Tomorrow should be dominated by the sun once again with a slight chance of an afternoon shower. Which in these temps might feel pretty good for someone making the ascent. Frequent stops, hydration, and nourishment are key!

Have a great day.
0 Comments

June 21, 2022

6/21/2022

0 Comments

 
Picture
Good Morning,

It’s officially summer and today marks the longest stretch of daylight from sunup to sundown for the year. A tantalizing sunrise greets folks once again this morning high atop the Smokies, full of orange and lavender streaks on the horizon. Now that the much warmer temps have returned, the views aren’t as clear though with the haze settling in. The lodge nearly tapped 70° yesterday afternoon in the unabated sunshine, and will most likely surpass it today. Another code orange Air Quality Alert has been issued for the region this Tuesday. Visitors can expect mostly sunny skies today and tomorrow with only light winds. Enjoy the sunshine, stay hydrated, and soak up what should be a glorious day on the mountain.
Picture
0 Comments

June 20, 2022

6/20/2022

0 Comments

 
Picture
Good Morning,

Varying layers of oranges and yellows greet us this Monday morning just as they bid one good night yesterday. It’s going to be a beautiful sunshine-filled day on the mountain once again to welcome the new week. High temps should reach the lower 60s this afternoon and there is a possibility of breezy conditions at times, so an extra layer might be appreciated by some. A code orange Air Quality Alert has also been issued for our region regarding ground level ozone, so anyone with respiratory concerns should take heed if any outdoor activities are planned for today. The forecast for Tuesday looks fabulous as well.

The woods around camp continue to thicken with lush green vegetation and now the first bits of color are popping up. Some of the dwarf rhododendron bushes around the dining hall are beginning to bloom, and patches of tiny wood sorrel are opening up. What few Turk’s cap lilies haven’t been munched on by the local deer are in bud form, although those critters did put a number on the purple monskhood again this spring. We’ll see what we see and enjoy what we can!

Have a great day.
Picture
0 Comments

June 19, 2022

6/19/2022

0 Comments

 
Picture
Good Morning,

Helloooo sunshine! It’s a nearly cloudless sky over the mountains today, teeing up what should be a superb day for playing in the woods. The lodge hosted a vast number of folks yesterday, and with such a nice break in the steamy temps from the week prior, visiting the upper elevations made sense for a lot of folks. The same will likely be the case again today, so count on a great many like-minded travelers on the trails and roadways. Temps should scrape the lower 60s this afternoon and winds will be much lighter, so conditions will feel pretty good in both sun and shade. Monday’s forecast looks delightful for up top as well, albeit a little warmer.

Have a great day.
0 Comments
<<Previous
    Picture

    LeConte Lodge

    Welcome to the official blog of LeConte Lodge. We hope you find the information provided here both helpful and enjoyable.  Thank you for visiting the site, and we hope to see you on the mountain!

    For information regarding GSMNP's new paid parking tag requirements, please visit their website.

    For information regarding shuttle services, as well as overnight parking options in Gatlinburg, please visit our reservations website.

    Online Store

    Archives

    March 2023
    February 2023
    January 2023
    December 2022
    November 2022
    October 2022
    September 2022
    August 2022
    July 2022
    June 2022
    May 2022
    April 2022
    March 2022
    February 2022
    January 2022
    December 2021
    November 2021
    October 2021
    September 2021
    August 2021
    July 2021
    June 2021
    May 2021
    April 2021
    March 2021
    February 2021
    January 2021
    December 2020
    November 2020
    October 2020
    September 2020
    August 2020
    July 2020
    June 2020
    May 2020
    April 2020
    March 2020
    February 2020
    January 2020
    December 2019
    November 2019
    October 2019
    September 2019
    August 2019
    July 2019
    June 2019
    May 2019
    April 2019
    March 2019
    February 2019
    January 2019
    December 2018
    November 2018
    October 2018
    September 2018
    August 2018
    July 2018
    June 2018
    May 2018
    April 2018
    March 2018
    February 2018
    January 2018
    December 2017
    November 2017
    October 2017
    September 2017
    August 2017
    July 2017
    June 2017
    May 2017
    April 2017
    March 2017
    February 2017
    January 2017
    December 2016
    November 2016
    October 2016
    September 2016
    August 2016
    July 2016
    June 2016
    May 2016
    April 2016
    March 2016
    February 2016
    January 2016
    December 2015
    November 2015
    October 2015
    September 2015
    August 2015
    July 2015
    June 2015
    May 2015
    April 2015
    March 2015
    February 2015
    January 2015
    December 2014
    November 2014
    October 2014
    September 2014
    August 2014
    July 2014
    June 2014
    May 2014
    April 2014
    March 2014
    February 2014
    January 2014
    December 2013
    November 2013
    October 2013
    September 2013
    August 2013
    July 2013
    June 2013
    May 2013
    April 2013
    March 2013
    February 2013
    January 2013
    December 2012
    November 2012
    October 2012
    September 2012
    August 2012
    July 2012
    June 2012
    May 2012
    April 2012
    March 2012
    February 2012
    January 2012
    December 2011
    November 2011
    October 2011
    September 2011
    August 2011
    July 2011
    June 2011
    May 2011
    April 2011
    March 2011
    February 2011
    January 2011
    December 2010
    November 2010
    October 2010
    September 2010
    August 2010
    July 2010
    June 2010
    May 2010
    April 2010
    March 2010

    RSS Feed

For current GSMNP road and trail information, visit the Park's Twitter page, official website, or call 865-436-1200 and follow the prompts.
  • Home
  • Daily Posts
  • FAQ's
  • Trail Guide
  • Contact Us
  • Disclaimer

Picture

Picture

Picture
Picture
Picture
Picture