Barely a dozen years after embarking on his first hike in the Smokies, a military veteran in East Tennessee marked his 600th summit of Mount Le Conte at age 81.

Find tranquility off the beaten path at the second-tallest mountain in the Smokies, where trails span dozens of miles from ...

one site in Tennessee requires months of planning for his yearly visit. “Our Mount Le Conte site can only be reached by hiking, as it is located at the lodge atop the mountain,” Eisentrout said. “I ...

Korrin Bishop Visitors looking for a challenging hike filled with sweeping mountain vistas and unique geological landmarks should consider the Alum Cave Trail to Mount Le Conte. This popular 4.6 ...

While hikers can travel Rainbow Falls Trail for its full 6.7 miles to Mount Le Conte, most opt for the 5.6-mile out-and-back hike to its namesake waterfall. Rainbow Falls cascades 80 feet, making it ...