West Point

5/2/2011

West Point looking back at Cliff Tops

West Point looking out toward Clingmans Dome

Sundays are one of my favorite days on the mountain. I usually have enough time to do a good hike or a bushwack. Yesterday we chose to bushwack out to West Point. It is the fourth peak on Mt. LeConte. It turned out to be a perfect day. The views were excellent. The temperature was in the mid 50's.

tomk link

5/2/2011 12:43:22 am

Two great unusual angles! A few questions. . .
1) It would appear that High Top is hidden behind Cliff Tops. Is that correct or is the peak actually High Top?
2) To get to West Point, did you sort of go straight just before the trail turns left at Corner Ledge (Where the cables first appear)
3) How "bushwhacky" (brambles/thicket) is the route from where you leave the trail to West Point?
4) While High Top is on my mind, is there any chance the Dining Hall sign that says LeConte Lodge and Elevation 6593' will be changed to reflect the elevation at LeConte Lodge (~6320). In addition there are a number of Google Earth pictures that mistakenly identify Cliff Tops as the summit. A sign at the top of the stairs pointing ~0.4 mi left down The Boulevard to Summit might help that.

DannyH

5/2/2011 03:35:37 am

Is High Top the actual 6593' elevation?

tomk link

5/2/2011 04:51:31 am

High Top IS the 6593' summit of Mount LeConte.
I zoomed in on the photo and believe Cliff Tops is in the foreground with High Top visible behind it. This is consistent with the topographic map. Cliff Tops would be about 40% of the distance from West Point to High Top.

Lisa

5/4/2011 01:59:14 am

Isn't leaving the trail "frowned upon" by the Park Service?

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