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5/25/2010

Rhododendron at Inspiration Point

The hike back up the mountain was extremely pleasant. The weather was somewhat cool and the rain held off. The lodge was socked in when we got to the top, but the clouds moved out and made way for blue skies. The high yesterday was 62. It was great seeing the rhododendron blooming at lower elevations. I love that time of the year when they line the trail and you are walking thru a canopy of rhodo.

Tom K

5/25/2010 12:32:33 am

My son and I hiked to Trillium Gap and on to Brushy Mountain last year about this time, and something, (Rhodo?) was blooming between Trillium Gap and Brushy Mountain. Gazillions of blossums, it looked like someone had spent a fortune on a wedding or something. The short trail between the Gap and Brushy Mountain is very much like a tunnel, with blossums all around.

If some of the couples that proposed could pick a SAT in May for a rustic wedding, or at least pictures, that venue would be off the hook.

Doug Y.

5/25/2010 03:02:44 am

Where exactly is Inspiration Point ? I'm still not sure about it.

Jeanie

5/25/2010 03:46:02 am

WOW! Thanks for sharing...Makes me "homesick" for the mountains!

Joyce Rogers

5/25/2010 04:46:47 am

Beautiful pictures! Allyson, thank you so much for providing Daily Posts for all of us who love LeConte. Look forward to seeing you in June.

Jacque J link

5/25/2010 01:00:07 pm

Wow!This picture took my breath away when it first came up. Thanks for the great picture.

DanH

5/25/2010 02:50:12 pm

Beautiful rhododendrun pictures.Is mountain laurel blooming?

Terry

5/25/2010 03:06:28 pm

@Doug - The are I believe that is known as Inspiration point is at the turn below you make the final climb up to the bluffs on Alum Cave trail. There are all kinds of flowers there! One of my favorite spots along the trail. You can see Little Duck Hawk ridge from there and if you are lucky, the falcons.

High On LeConte

5/26/2010 12:13:47 am

Terry,
You are correct. Doug, it is the outcropping of rocks that you pass when you make that last big turn before you get to the bluffs. It is a great place to relax and watch the Peregrine Falcons.

High On LeConte

5/26/2010 12:14:59 am

Oh yes, the mountain laurel is in full bloom!

Doug Y.

5/26/2010 02:25:26 am

Thanks. I thought that was where it was; same place the squirrels venture out for a handout; hard not to feed them, but I never do. Allyson, your comments on bears are right on ! Wish more visitors to the Park would follow these guidelines. It is esciting to see a bear in the backcountry, but for me even more pleasing to leave it as it is, knowing that I've had little influence on it. G'day

Anthony W.

5/27/2010 02:47:46 am

Just a quick note to say I enjoy reading your posts. I'll be backpacking in the park during the Memorial Day holiday and found your site when researching weather data for the park. Thanks for the daily posts. They are very informative.

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