Happy Labor Day Weekend

9/2/2011

A lone cone flower hanging on. Summer is coming to an end. Labor day weekend is upon us and brings cooler weather with it. Fall is definitely in the air up top. The highs are still in the low 60's and the lows are in the mid 40's to high 50's. I hope everyone has a great weekend. We are anticipating a lot of hikers visiting the top this weekend.

Vcki Towe

9/2/2011 01:53:27 am

Love the photo!

Jacque J

9/2/2011 02:09:03 am

My husband and I hiked up Rainbow falls Tuesday and spent the night on top at the lodge.We had such a wonderful time!!!The crew was very nice and supper and breakfast was terrific! Thanks to everyone. Can not wait to get back! Have a great weekend.

tomk

9/2/2011 02:39:37 am

The downside about visiting the lodge is that eventually we have to leave. What a place.

Two questions/issues:
1) The LeConteLodge website correctly shows the lodge elevation at 6360', but the sign on the Dining Hall implies the Lodge is at 6593'. Shouldn't the sign be changed?

2) A few weeks ago the claim was made that a ranger had hiked all the trails to LeConte Lodge. I inquired about Brushy Mountain, the sixth trail, and it was confirmed that he had hiked the Brushy Mountain trail and thus had hiked all six trails. On both HOL and LL websites, there is no reference to the Brushy Mountain trail. How about giving Brushy Mountain its due recognition? It is the longest trail and has its own character.

High On LeConte

9/2/2011 02:50:27 am

Tom,
I think the elevation has always been in reference to the peak of Mt. LeConte. I know that may be a bit confusing. As for the reference to Brushy, it is a longer and tougher trail. It is also not a maintained trail. It is best to leave that trail to those that are extremely familiar with the hike to LeConte and are physically capable of making the climb.

Jennifer link

9/2/2011 04:28:39 am

Thank you for your continual posts. I like keeping up with what's going on up there on a daily basis. I hope that if you ever have to step down, there is someone ready to take your place.

Ken Schrader

9/2/2011 05:32:55 am

Allyson
You purchased a new olympus xz-1 camera. Did you make that purchase locally or mail order? Would you make the same decision now, since you have had time to use it? Your pics look great on the web site.
Thanks for the info.
Ken Schrder

Galen

9/2/2011 06:53:53 am

Great pics as always Allyson. Will be coming up sunday on the "Ed Wright Memorial Hike", hope to have time to say "hey".
Anyone that will be in the area we are going to meet at Alum Cave Trail to leave about 7:00am. Hope to meet some fellow bloggers. Have a great week-end everybody. Happy hiking.

Elysia Carter

9/2/2011 11:53:38 am

We will be coming up for a day hike on Sunday! Counting the hours! It's been a year since our first weekend visit and cannot wait to introduce our friends to this wonderful place.

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