A nice solo hike to the bluff and beyond about a mile. Rain and clouds cleared up for a nice lunch with a view.
Chinigo - Jul 17, 2014 12:51 am Date Climbed: Jul 16, 2014
Descent via Alum Cave
A very nice and scenic trail.
Jimmy Rivers - Jan 12, 2014 10:33 pm Date Climbed: May 30, 2012
Amazing weather!
Maybe the marquee hike in the Smoky Mountains. Mont Leconte, and the Alum Cave Trail is so beautiful. It's a must do while visiting this area. We had a picture perfect day on the mountain!
silversummit - Nov 8, 2013 8:03 pm Date Climbed: Nov 6, 2013
Beautiful hike even in chilly dampness!
Started out in mist and light rain/fog but we decided to head up anyway and we're very glad we did! The trail is deep in rhododendron but does parallel a lovely stream with picturesque bridges and of course, the "cave". If we had brought lunches we would have traveled on to LeConte.
mattdalman - Oct 20, 2009 11:48 pm Date Climbed: Oct 18, 2009
Very cool trail
One of my favorite trails to date.
captainbuuda - Aug 13, 2009 6:59 pm Date Climbed: Aug 10, 2009
One of the Smokies Best
This is a classic hike and might just be the best trail in the Smokies. I've been up this trail several times, each time a little bit further than the last. This trail really hits all the Smokies highlights: beautiful streams, interesting rock formations, diverse mountain flora, a little bit of exposure, and great high-up long-range views. I'll definitely hike this one again and again in the future.
maddie77777 - Jun 28, 2009 2:50 pm Date Climbed: Jun 27, 2009
Nice hike
Nice hike. Make sure to hike up so you arrive in the late afternoon. You'll have a better chance of the fog lifting for better views.
Hotoven - Apr 20, 2009 12:54 pm Date Climbed: Mar 9, 2009
Wonderfull Trail!
Very nice trail. It has many great overlooks and a neat rock you can climb through at the begging of it. It also has cables to assist in hiking when rocks are wet, which is often.
PhenomenalWoman - Sep 17, 2022 5:02 pm Date Climbed: Sep 12, 2022
Birthday hikeA nice solo hike to the bluff and beyond about a mile. Rain and clouds cleared up for a nice lunch with a view.
Chinigo - Jul 17, 2014 12:51 am Date Climbed: Jul 16, 2014
Descent via Alum CaveA very nice and scenic trail.
Jimmy Rivers - Jan 12, 2014 10:33 pm Date Climbed: May 30, 2012
Amazing weather!Maybe the marquee hike in the Smoky Mountains. Mont Leconte, and the Alum Cave Trail is so beautiful. It's a must do while visiting this area. We had a picture perfect day on the mountain!
silversummit - Nov 8, 2013 8:03 pm Date Climbed: Nov 6, 2013
Beautiful hike even in chilly dampness!Started out in mist and light rain/fog but we decided to head up anyway and we're very glad we did! The trail is deep in rhododendron but does parallel a lovely stream with picturesque bridges and of course, the "cave". If we had brought lunches we would have traveled on to LeConte.
rasgoat - Feb 1, 2012 5:34 pm
Nice trailNo views
themtns - Sep 29, 2011 4:00 am Date Climbed: Jun 14, 2011
BluffsJust took the trail up to the bluffs and headed back down as the sun was setting.
desainme - Jun 22, 2010 1:17 am Date Climbed: Apr 20, 1979
good hikelong time ago
cp0915 - Oct 21, 2009 9:29 am
BeautifulCouple times over the years.
mattdalman - Oct 20, 2009 11:48 pm Date Climbed: Oct 18, 2009
Very cool trailOne of my favorite trails to date.
captainbuuda - Aug 13, 2009 6:59 pm Date Climbed: Aug 10, 2009
One of the Smokies BestThis is a classic hike and might just be the best trail in the Smokies. I've been up this trail several times, each time a little bit further than the last. This trail really hits all the Smokies highlights: beautiful streams, interesting rock formations, diverse mountain flora, a little bit of exposure, and great high-up long-range views. I'll definitely hike this one again and again in the future.
ZachStone - Jul 6, 2009 2:31 pm
Spring Breaksnowy but fun
maddie77777 - Jun 28, 2009 2:50 pm Date Climbed: Jun 27, 2009
Nice hikeNice hike. Make sure to hike up so you arrive in the late afternoon. You'll have a better chance of the fog lifting for better views.
Hotoven - Apr 20, 2009 12:54 pm Date Climbed: Mar 9, 2009
Wonderfull Trail!Very nice trail. It has many great overlooks and a neat rock you can climb through at the begging of it. It also has cables to assist in hiking when rocks are wet, which is often.