by Sandy Rumsey | Nov 14, 2017 | Alum Cave, Hikes, LeConte
Trail: Alum Cave Trip # 27 – November 9 – 22, 2017 Trail: Alum Cave Trail Hiking Time Going Up: 3 hours 7 minutes Hiking Time Coming Down: 2 hours 15 minutes This year we decided to hike up and down Alum Cave Trail. Due to trail closures, we...
by Sandy Rumsey | Aug 30, 2015 | Alum Cave
Taking advantage of the good weather and lower temperatures, we decided to do a day hike up and down Alum Cave Trail on Mt. LeConte. We left early enough to get a parking space in what is usually a very crowded parking lot at the trailhead. We lucked up and there were...
by Sandy Rumsey | Nov 15, 2014 | Alum Cave, LeConte
It was time for our official 2014 trek up Mt. LeConte. Phil’s brother-in-law was our guest this year. We chose to hike Alum Cave Trail. It was reportedly in the best shape and we hoped that it had minimal icy spots. The Thursday hike up was great. It was a warm...
by Sandy | Oct 20, 2013 | Alum Cave, LeConte
My ankle has improved so much, that we decided to put it to the test by day hiking Alum Cave Trail all the way to LeConte Lodge and back. The total distance hiked was 11 miles. Total elevation gain is approximately 2560′. It gets a little steep in places. I...
by Sandy Rumsey | Nov 9, 2009 | Alum Cave, LeConte
Alum Cave Trail Our guests were my brother and two of his sons. The weather was crisp and sunny. The two youngsters enjoyed the dining hall the best, I think. They drank buckets of hot chocolate!
by Sandy Rumsey | Nov 14, 2008 | Alum Cave, LeConte
Phil’s brother in law, Dale hiked in with us this year. We hiked up Alum Cave trail. The weather was cool and foggy. We enjoyed a lot of lodge time and hot chocolate.
