 It was a splendid sunrise this morning. We were so happy to see some sky and not listen to the sound of rain drops on the roof. It is a great start to a beautiful October day on Mt. LeConte. The high yesterday was 51º with a low of 38º. Please remember to bring plenty of layers with you for when you get to the top. You will want some warm clothes to put on while you are hanging out around the heater in the office. You will also want to bring a hat and gloves if you plan on making the journey to Cliff Top for sunset. It can get a bit windy on the rocks.
We are starting to see some color in the lower elevations. If I had to guess a time for peak leaf viewing, I would guess the third week in October. I am not a professional peak leaf predictor, I am just going on my twelve years experience of watching the leaves change from the top of the mountain. Please don't hold me liable if it is earlier or later. When ever it falls, it is my favorite time in the Smokies. I love the cool, crisp, blue skies that October brings to the mountains.
7 Comments
norman
10/8/2014 02:02:12 am
Glad!
Gulf Coast Doug
10/8/2014 02:39:19 am
Will be coming to the Smokies next week. Can already taste the apple cider, feel the crunch of leaves on winding trails and all that goes with Autumn in the mountains. Did I mention pumpkin pie:) The mountains are calling again...
Kent
10/8/2014 03:09:33 am
Was it too cloudy to view the blood moon lunar eclipse on LeConte this morning? Woke up early and went out to have a look. What a spectacular sight, this reddish orb in the western sky! I'm actually thankful for my sleeping difficulties, lately.
T&DJay
10/8/2014 11:17:16 am
If I haven't yet received anything in the mail about reservations should I assume, unhappily, that we were unable to get any for next year?
Kathy
10/8/2014 02:11:20 pm
Call LeConte reservations & ask what they have left for next year. The number is 865-429-5704. Maybe they have some openings available for when you can go.
Barb
10/9/2014 06:00:27 am
.. they may still have mid-week openings for whatever week you were wanting to go. Weekends always book up the quickest.
Nate
10/8/2014 05:40:59 pm
I called last week and all they had was novermber and april left Leave a Reply. |
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