Mt Leconte, via Boulevard & Alum Cave Trail
Hike Number: 165
Area Location: Smoky Mountain National Park, Appalachian Trail
Trailhead Location: NewFound Gap
Trailend Location: Alum Cave Trail Head
Hike Type: One Way
Hiking Distance (miles): 13
Difficulty: Very Difficult
Elevation Range: 3,832 / 6,564
Total Elevation Gain: 2,250
Total Elevation Descent: 3,500
Route Map: .\Route\165-MtLeconte-Boulevard-AlumCave.pdf
Route Profile: .\Profile\165-MtLeconte-Boulevard-AlumCave.pdf
Download GPX track: .\Download\165.zip
Trail Description: Ascend to Mt Leconte via the AT and Boulevard Trails. Then down the Alum Cave Trail..
Topos: Clingmans Dome
Special Features: Mountain Views
Flower Season: Early June
DriveHead: Westgate Shopping Center
2nd Meeting Place: K-Mart, Waynesville
Driving Distance(Miles-RT): 140
Driving Directions: I-40 W to US 19 S to Maggie Valley; BRP S at Soco Gap to US 441 W to Newfound Gap.
Notes: 10-mile car shuttle reqd. Spectacular view from cliff top overlook on Mt LeConte, at 4:15 hiking from Newfound Gap. Alum Cave Trail down is steep and rocky.
Hike History: W0602, A0803, A1004