Hiking Alum Cave Trail to Mount LeConte In The Great Smoky Mountains National Park

We hope you find this hike on Alum Cave Trail to Mount Leconte to visit the Leconte Lodge helpful & enjoyable! Along with checking out the Leconte Lodge we also go to Myrtle Point & Cliff tops to check out the views. Let us know if this was helpful and what hike you would like to see us do next...
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⏱️⏱️VIDEO CHAPTERS⏱️⏱️
0:00 - Intro
1:07 - Drive To Trail
1:46 - Alum Cave Trailhead
2:33 - Starting The Hike
4:08 - Arch Rock
4:56 - Hiking The Smokies
5:20 - November Temperature
5:38 - Inspiration Point
6:12 - Eye Of The Needle
6:21 - Hiking Alum Cave Trail
6:52 - Alum Cave
7:47 - Mt. LeConte Summit Trail
13:27 - LeConte Lodge
14:39 - LeConte Backcountry Shelter
15:00 - Myrtle Point
16:35 - Gatlinburg & Pigeon Forge Tennessee
17:04 - Top of Mt. LeConte
17:41 - Cliff Tops
18:46 - Exploring LeConte Lodge
19:24 - LeConte Lodge Office &Store
20:04 - Sack Lunch & Socks
20:49 - LeConte Lodge Cabin, Dining Room & Llamas
21:19 - Going Down Mount LeConte
22:49 - Alum Cave
23:32 - Hiking To The Bottom
25:02 - Hike Recap
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Mount Le Conte (or LeConte) is a mountain located within the Great Smoky Mountains National Park in Sevier County, Tennessee. At 6,593 ft (2,010 m) it is the third highest peak in the national park, behind Clingmans Dome (6,643 ft (2,025 m)) and Mount Guyot (6,621 ft (2,018 m)). It is also the highest peak that is completely within Tennessee. From its immediate base to its summit, Mount Le Conte is the mountain with the highest relief east of the Rocky Mountains, rising 5,301 ft (1,616 m) from its base, near Gatlinburg, Tennessee (elevation 1,292 ft (394 m)).
There are four subpeaks above 6,000 ft (1,829 m) on the mountain (referred to as the LeConte massif): West Point (6,344 ft (1,934 m)), High Top (6,593 ft (2,010 m)), Cliff Tops (6,555 ft (1,998 m)), and Myrtle Point (6,200 ft (1,890 m)). In addition, Balsam Point, with an elevation above 5,840 ft (1,780 m), serves as the dramatic west end of the massif.
There is controversy over which member of the Le Conte family the mountain was named for. The United States Geological Survey lists geologist Joseph Le Conte as the man for whom the mountain was named, supposedly by Swiss explorer Arnold Guyot. However, in recent years this claim has been challenged by local authorities (including the authors of A Natural History of Mount Le Conte), who believe that the mountain derives its name from Joseph's older brother John Le Conte, a physicist at South Carolina College. Their story alleges that the mountain was named by Samuel Buckley in respect to John's help in moving his barometer to Waynesville, North Carolina, at Buckley's request.
Although the mountain was measured in the 1850s, very little activity took place on the mountain until the 1920s, when Paul Adams moved to Knoxville, Tennessee. An enthusiastic hiker and explorer, Adams spent much of his free time creating adventures in the mountains. In 1924 he joined the Great Smoky Mountain Conservation Association, a group dedicated to making the region into a national park. As part of this push, later that year he led an expedition up the mountain with dignitaries from Washington, in order to show the group what rugged beauty those mountains held. The group spent the night in a large tent, on which site LeConte Lodge was eventually built and became a popular resort near the top of the peak. The trip was a great success, and about a decade later Mount Le Conte and the surrounding region was protected as part of the Great Smoky Mountains National Park.
Mount Le Conte has the highest inn that provides lodging for visitors in the Eastern United States.
Mount Le Conte is part of the Great Smoky Mountains range of the Blue Ridge geologic and physiographic province of the Appalachian Mountains. It is located in the center of the Great Smoky Mountains National Park, and is surrounded by a number of lower mountains. It is approximately 7 miles (11 km) north-northeast of Clingmans Dome, the highest mountain in the park and in Tennessee, and 3 miles (4.8 km) from the North Carolina state line. The mountain consists of a long massif, oriented in an east-to-west direction, which contains four major peaks. Cliff Tops and Myrtle Point both provide nearly 360 degree views, while the other peaks are completely forested. A spring is located atop the mountain, which is the main water source for LeConte Lodge.
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[@donaldgreene8129]

Thank you again Ryan. Your videos help people like me who are disabled the opportunity to see things that I other wise would never be able to see. My God bless you and your family.

[@AdventureIsOutThere]

Happy to bring you along Donald!

[@smokymountainman4964]

Ryan what a wonderful video and adventure this was. The views were absolutely stunning and your camera work and editing was phenomenal!! Thanks for taking us along on this adventure. I never would have been able to do this hike so it was so great to see Mt LeConte Lodge and the views from up there. It was beautiful! What a wonderful Creator we have. The Creation revelas His Glory. Praise God for giving you the strength and for protecting you on this adventure. I really enjoyed this the editing effects and music were also wonderful. Well done brother.

[@AdventureIsOutThere]

Glad you enjoyed it Smoky Mountain Man! Soli Deo gloria!

[@NickandRachel]

Glad you got a chance to do it in some good weather! The first time me and Rachel went up This route there was a tornado a few counties over and we got hit with a really bad storm on the way up 😂 We tuft it out and when we got to the top the clouds opened up and it was beautiful! I think rainbow so far has been my favorite though. I think you should make more videos like this. Most people only know the Smokies for Gatlinburg and pigeon forge This shows them the real beauty of the area.

[@AdventureIsOutThere]

Glad the weather worked out too and didn't have TORNADO WEATHER! I'd love to try Rainbow Falls Trail someday! We plan to document more hikes like this Nick & Rachel!

[@majesticgrey4769]

Thank you so very much for allowing us, the viewers of your channel, to follow you on this amazing adventure! Being a disabled person, I can only dream of making the ascent of Mount LeConte to see the amazing and beautiful views of the Great Smoky Mountains and to revel in the joy of Gods creation. You are an inspiration to me and please keep up the incredible work you do!

[@AdventureIsOutThere]

Thanks MajesticGrey...that very encouraging & means a lot!

[@diamondbackking4141]

Excellent 👍 Ryan ! Well done! Love 💕 your hiking adventures! Keep up the good work !

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Thanks Diamondbackking!

[@KentuckyGirl]

Wow! I'm blown away, ⛰️ but I wanted to see what the 👕 T-shirts looked like.🤔 More hiking 🚶‍♂️ videos please, this was awesome. 👍

[@AdventureIsOutThere]

It was a basic shirts and limited on sizes. They were celebrating their 99th year. I'll have to go back up and get a 100 year t-shirt!

[@panchitodog2022]

All I can say is WOW. You did an excellent job! The hike you did isn't for everyone, but you rocked it. Thank you for sharing your journey! The views were breathtaking. Maybe you could make it a yearly hike? 🤗💙🙏🏻

[@AdventureIsOutThere]

Thanks...Soli Deo gloria! Would love to do it again someday with Brie/Kids!

[@SandraMcFadden-lb5jv]

Thanks, Ryan!! As someone who is not fond of heights, my heart was pounding a couple of times when the path was not very wide and a cliff was too close for comfort! This path is on my bucket list and hope to do one day! God bless you and your family!

[@AdventureIsOutThere]

Glad you enjoyed it and hope you are able to summit it someday too Sandra!

[@BillVol]

Great, great video. Maybe the best I've seen on LeConte via Alum Cave.

[@AdventureIsOutThere]

Wow, thanks Bill!

[@yolandajane6696]

Thank you so much. We love the hiking trails and we appreciate this type of video!! Please do more!

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We plan to do more Yolanda!

[@pattieb8214]

God bless you Ryan. Thank you for taking us along on this amazing journey. We are so blessed to be living among these incredible mountains.

[@AdventureIsOutThere]

Thanks Pattie...Soli Deo gloria!

[@gatlinburg-gal]

Late spring would be wonderful with the wildflowers and y'all should stay the night & cut that hike in 1/2 while spending magical time up top! Excellent adventure Ryan & Ladies, thanks! Grabbing a cancelled spot is easy if you are flexible on date, during a less busy time.

[@AdventureIsOutThere]

Indeed, staying up there someday would be fun!

[@tishawolf7276]

I love the view on the trial that you were taken through the mountains. It was so beautiful. It looks like a piece of heaven

[@AdventureIsOutThere]

It's a great trail!

[@leroycreel7463]

My wife and I hiked there in Oct of 2017 it was amazing.

[@ianarsenault]

Nicely done Ryan, I hope my knees will let me do that hike, it's something I've wanted to see with my own eyes for a long time. Thank you for sharing your perspective on the hike, it looks like the weather was nearly perfect.

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Thanks Ian!

[@okix87]

seru sekali hiking di pegunungan dan pemandangannya juga sangat cantik

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[@DuaneRussell-jm5rx]

Thanks Ryan for letting us go with you on this journey/hike. Have hiked a few trails in the Rockies but not the Smoky’s. Enjoy your adventures.

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Our pleasure Duane & Pete!

[@dianamoore2241]

I & a friend hiked that trail as far as the cave, back in the 70's.

[@AdventureIsOutThere]

I hope to do it again someday!

[@user-bw2mn8xz3y]

Fabulous video! I felt like I hiked along with you. Thank you for sharing.

[@AdventureIsOutThere]

Our pleasure, I hope to do another trip up soon with my daughter(s)!

[@conniejones6618]

We just finished a week in Gatlinburg. We were able to have new adventures because of your videos. I'm a faithful viewer in Mississippi. We visited Mynatt park & Roaring fork trail. If you hadn't made that video we wouldn't have known about it, so thank you for all the time & effort. Love your content! God bless you and your family.

[@AdventureIsOutThere]

That's very encouraging to hear they are helpful Connie...Soli Deo gloria!

[@yawngenie]

Thank you so much for sharing this informative video! This is really helping me save time by providing so many details.

[@cherylrucker8261]

Such a great video. We watched it on our big screen tv. Just beautiful! Felt like i was with you. Thank you!

[@AdventureIsOutThere]

That's encouraging to hear...thanks Cheryl!

[@TheBurtle005]

wow! Thank you for this. I'm heading to the smoky mountains the 3rd week of December. I sure hope I can hike all of these trails with my wife. I'm taking her on a surprise trip for Christmas to the smoky mountains.

[@AdventureIsOutThere]

Hope you guys have a wonderful time!

[@michelemarshall496]

I am so proud of you for completing this hike. Beyond my ability so it was nice to go along with you. Video skills are pretty amazing as well. 👏

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Thanks Michele!

[@deborahfoster2850]

Thanks for taking us along. Enjoyed the hike!!!

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Our pleasure Deborah!

[@lindseymaurer7255]

This is a great new addition to your regular videos. Would love to see more hiking videos.

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We have many more hikes planned Lindsey!

[@diannstoneroad1586]

What an awesome experience for you. Thank you for taking us along.

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Our pleasure!

[@RetiredLovingIt]

What awesome views! We walked to Rainbow Falls and that was enough to wear us out.

[@AdventureIsOutThere]

Indeed they are!

[@dianamoore2241]

When I lived in Sevierville and did some hikes in the Smokies, I always had a small backpack with flashlights, umbrella, snacks, bandaids and maybe a few other things. I've been on a trail in the dark and the roots crisscross the path. It's easy to stumble and fall. I did have a flashlight, but sometimes I would turn it off, just to see how dark it was. It is a good idea to get an early start to hike in the mountains. Rain can come up suddenly which I found out on a hike in Elkmont.

[@AdventureIsOutThere]

Thanks for sharing!

[@sluggotinfantryman]

The photo of the Ranger carrying his mom up on his back in a rocking chair is pure mountain NC.

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[@sandib9152]

Wow Ryan that was awesome. I been wanting to try hiking to the top. I just dont like hiking alone being type 1 diabetic. I have to be smart about things I do. Thanks for taking us with you on an amazing hike.

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Our pleasure Sandi!

[@tracyjohnstoncaruso6065]

Great video Ryan! I enjoyed all the video clips along the way up and back down. I've only made it to Arch Rock but hope to make it to the lodge one day. Loved your choice of music for this video. Glad you got this experience. Thanks for sharing it with us. I'm sure your equipment added extra weight. 🥾👍

[@AdventureIsOutThere]

Thanks Tracy...glad you enjoyed it!

[@343jwright5]

My gosh you all got to do it on a perfect blue sky day. That makes ALL the difference view wise. My first ever visit to the Smokies I decided to do the biggest baddest hike there was…..Mt LeConte. Not for the faint of heart. Lots of narrow spaces and sweaty palm moments. However, that view and the pride for conquering the mountain is indescribable. Think it was about 8 hours round trip for this first timer. Another lesser known hike yet just as strenuous and amazing is Mt Cammerer. Charlie’s Bunion has the most terrifying views. And last but not least, Bullhead Trail. Wraps around the front of a mountain to the back and you will walk thru areas that the 🔥 took out sadly. The ridges you will be hiking are the large ones that can be seen from the Carlos Campbell overlook.

[@AdventureIsOutThere]

I was glad the visibility was great on this day! It certainly isn't for the faint of heart!

[@keyman6689]

Hahaha! I was going to comment that I couldn't do this, but I will do the hike up to preferred parking at Dollywood!! You beat me to it. Thanks for the beautiful views!

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Our pleasure Marvin!

[@reginacelia8966]

Thank you Ryan this adventure was a joy! I felt like I was right there with y’all! Very nice camera work! God Bless🙌🙌❤️🎉🤩

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Thanks Regina...Soli Deo gloria!

[@SmokeyMountainDreamer]

We want to, but I just don't know. It is definitely beautiful. Thank You for taking us along.

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Our pleasure...again congrats on getting your home under contract!

[@SmokeyMountainDreamer]

@AdventureIsOutThere Thank You Ryan.

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[@samsorrell5189]

Speechless!🙏🏼

[@AdventureIsOutThere]

It's beautiful up there!

[@sabahhussain1577]

Wonderful, excited to visit this place soon!

[@dianamoore2241]

Loving this video. I'll watch it again...brings back memories...😊

[@AdventureIsOutThere]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@robbinwhaley9378]

Love it!! Thanks for sharing your hike.

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Our pleasure Robbin!

[@RustyFinch]

This trail is on my list! Thanks for the video.

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Our pleasure Rusty!

[@tomkraus1824]

Thanks Ryan, another great video of places I would like to see! Again THANKS!

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Our pleasure Tom!

[@brandonmahoney6811]

Great video Ryan. Brought back a lot of memories when my wife and I did this hike a couple of years ago.

[@AdventureIsOutThere]

Thanks Brandon, glad you guys were able to enjoy this too!

[@brandonmahoney6811]

Thanks Ryan!! Please do more videos like this.

[@AdventureIsOutThere]

@@brandonmahoney6811 that's the plan! Any particular location requests here in The Smokies?

[@brandonmahoney6811]

Chimney top please. We have tried to do it in the past and it was always closed due to the fire.

[@brandonmahoney6811]

Or Charlie's bunion. We always run out of time when we're down there.

[@garythurber9867]

Thank you. Thank you. I’ve wondered for years what this hike was like. Great vlog.

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Thanks Gary...Soli Deo gloria!

[@carrieoverman4973]

Thanks for this great video of hiking to LeConte Lodge via Alum Cave Trail. Such an incredible opportunity. Way to be awesome and enjoy God’s creation. Great adventure!

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Thanks Carrie...Soli Deo gloria!

[@roymaria6042]

Thanks for sharing Ryan beautiful video.

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Our pleasure Roy&Maria!

[@CaboWabotv]

great accomplishment. Congrats!

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Thanks CaboWabo...Soli Deo gloria!

[@juliemcneilly5022]

Beautiful video❤

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Thanks Gary...Soli Deo gloria!

[@tommyd8119]

Thank you Ryan, this is one of my favorite videos you have done. Definitely on my bucket list. I just have to talk my wife into it. My teens would absolutely love it. You are the best, God bless you and your family!!!

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Thanks Tommy! Hope station life is good & you have a great thanksgiving!

[@jamesyu613]

that looks so beautiful and calming, glad you guys had a fun time

[@AdventureIsOutThere]

It's a great hike James!

[@jamesyu613]

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[@russpetel5670]

Very simply: your best video. But always great content.

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Thanks Russ...Soli Deo gloria!

It is an amazing video. Beautiful views. I hope to see more thank you 😊

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Our pleasure...Soli Deo gloria!

[@nanetsue]

Incredible hike! Wayne and I wish we could hike it but blessed that we hiked House Mountain! Thank you for sharing your adventure, it was beautiful.

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Our pleasure Janet!

[@rwp722]

Nice hike - thanks for sharing the experience

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Our pleasure!

[@crystalellison2242]

Loved the hike!! I wish I could do it!

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Happy to virtually take you along to Mt. LeConte Crystal!

[@debraallison2552]

Wow thank you Ryan. We did this back in 2019 and loved it. Unfortunately my hip won’t let me redo it. I really enjoyed seeing it again. Don’t feel to bad about the tshirt we did not know it was cash only🥲. My sweet husband had one made for me for Christmas 😀.

[@AdventureIsOutThere]

Our pleasure Debra! They have since added the ability to take card payments, glad you got one for Christmas!

[@lydiarando7010]

Amazing views😁. Thanks for sharing. I bet you were super sore the next day 😬

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Our pleasure...sore indeed!

[@birdman5223]

Nice change of pace MrRyan👍😎

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Glad you enjoyed it birdman!

[@billyreneewintervillenc6285]

Wow Ryan so beautiful thanks for sharing.

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Our pleasure Billy & Renee!

[@nathanc6204]

Thank you for taking us along another adventure. You should come up here to the Tri-Cities area and enjoy some hiking at Buffalo Mountain, Bays Mountain, Rocky Fork State Park, and Roan Mountain/Round Bald.

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Our pleasure!

[@michaelpaulsministry]

I'm a lover of God's beautiful canvas both animals and the beauty of the Smoky Mountains National Park and so, Yes I did enjoy the hike. I would definitely watch another video like this one. Have a blessed evening. 😊

[@AdventureIsOutThere]

We hope to make more like it!

[@ChasingFamilyAdventures]

This is our favorite trail up to the lodge, but we plan to take trillium up next summer! Beautiful video Ryan, thank you!😊

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Thanks Susie!

[@BrownEyedGirl1979]

Aww...what a bummer about the shirt! Maybe next time! Sounds like the llamas need to bring up more XL's. 🤣

[@AdventureIsOutThere]

The shirts were basic that said 99th year. I'll have to make it back up once they have 100 year shirts!

[@johnhuffman1744]

Thanks Ryan for the great video. I hope I can do this one day.....I got a lot of training I will have to do for this. This video does give me a lot to look forward to when that day comes for my turn.

[@AdventureIsOutThere]

Our pleasure John...hopefully you can someday!

[@ashleys_sadness]

Thank you for sharing. My husband and I hope to do this trail one day. We need to build more stamina first.

[@AdventureIsOutThere]

Our pleasure, hopefully you guys can someday!

[@alanwilliamson6421]

Great trail beautiful place the camera makes it look awesome

[@AdventureIsOutThere]

It's fun to play with Alan!

[@wildaboutjesus]

Thanks for the detailed video.. definitely want to spend more time at Great Smoky next year! Yes amazing to be immersed in God's creation 🙏

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Our pleasure WAJ!

[@marilynmoeller8855]

Wish I had done this when I was young but at 70 and after major back surgery I Could not do it now. Glad I could see you do it.

[@AdventureIsOutThere]

Happy to virtually take you along to Mt. LeConte Marilyn!

[@beartopiafacts]

Beautiful, just beautiful. I remember I was on a beautiful hike here in South Carolina once to a large waterfall and there was a pathway for if you wanted to slide down but I remember I got drug into the wrong one, but I ended out fine and only with a bruised knee.

[@AdventureIsOutThere]

It is Beautiful!

[@TealOxAdv]

Awesome video. We hiked to Alum Cave last year, but didn’t have time for the full ascent. Hoping to be able to do the full hike soon.

[@AdventureIsOutThere]

Hopefully you can!

[@shirleykinney3777]

Not able to do the hike. Thanks so much for taking me with you. It was Beautiful! Glad you all make if back safe. God Bless!

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Happy to virtually take you along to Mt. LeConte Shirley!

[@Moose-man]

We watched this in the cabin, over breakfast, on our last day here; here in this place I can only describe as “God Breathed!” It was & is great!! Quite possibly our favorite one you have done! I really envy you. I have always wanted to do that once but never got it done so I had to do it virtually with you. Just awesome & very beautiful. We appreciate the experience. I thought I would be tired after that but strangely enough, I do not feel tired at all🤔😆. Be well🙏🏻.

[@AdventureIsOutThere]

Thanks Jim & Viv...hope you guys had a great time in The Smokies!

[@amberbryant8141]

I can’t do it 😳🫣 so screaming to higher up levels. Because I not look good because legally blind. So beautiful views downtown PF and Gatlinburg too. That’s congratulations Ryan made it top mountain. 👍🏻

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Thanks Amber!

[@thecoolestdad]

The views were awesome. I would love to do that hike. Probably never will though.

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You never know!

[@tinawarren275]

Thank you for this beautiful vlog. Would love to see more of the Smokey Mountains. Do you always carry armor or bear spray when in the Mountains ?

[@AdventureIsOutThere]

Just depends where/how far I am going. We plan to do more hikes soon!

[@reneebarrow4697]

Thanks Ryan. You did a great job. I could never had done it that quick, if I could have done it at all. Thanks for sharing and showing some of God's beautiful creations and scenery. Glad you did it and glad you had a safe and great time. You freaked me out when you used that special camera that made it look like you were on one little piece of rock with some trees and it looked like the sky was all around you and if you had stepped wrong you would have been a goner. How did you do that? You scared me with that photo. Thanks again. God Bless. 🙏❤️

[@AdventureIsOutThere]

Thanks Renee...Soli Deo gloria! I use a 360 camera that has an invisible selfie stick. I am able show the video zoomed way out. It's fun to play with!

[@reneebarrow4697]

I saw you used it on the coasters and some other videos too. I'm thinking how does he do that? 🤔 Now I know. 👍

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@@reneebarrow4697 I plan to do a "What Equipment I use video ASAP" as I get asked that a lot.

[@sluggotinfantryman]

Moved out here again from Polk County TN. Hit Huckleberry Knob. Seriously cold up there in winter.

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[@user-jl3ex4ik1t]

Thank you Ryan! You mean to say there’s a drawback to preferred parking? We get winded, I do, at Dollywood!

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LOL...my pleasure!

[@johndatownsend]

Great job! How do the workers at the cabins get to and from work everyday?

[@AdventureIsOutThere]

Thanks Johnda. I believe they stay there for weeks if not months at a time.

[@sluggotinfantryman]

Lol the goto channel for Pigeon Forge.

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[@sluggotinfantryman]

Nice. Mine suck. But they are up cover the west. Ever come to Washington holler.

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[@sluggotinfantryman]

Frog Mountain in late Spring is good.

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[@indycarcomplainer2304]

The observation tower on Clingman’s Dome is just a “tower.” “Dome” refers to the mountain, itself.

[@AdventureIsOutThere]

I’m pointing out the radio tower & the dome tower you walk up.

[@Moose-man]

Have to be honest here. You know it just pains me a bit to see the view counts on this one! Very few, if any of these big attractions, would be here if The Great Smoky Mountain National Park was not here. But yet if you put the word Gatlinburg or Dollywood in the video title it gets 3 maybe 4x the views?? I know it is just the reality of the way things are but it is a sad reality to me that the reason all of these other places of amusement exist, and are sustainable, does not get the recognition it deserves🙁. While it is a reality of today’s social priorities I don’t have to like it!! The Park is the reason for everything else folks!! Just needed to get that off my chest☺️🙏🏻. This video deserves 50k views on the beauty, the majesty & the marvel of that view. Better than any roller coaster I have ever been on! Breathtaking!!!!

[@AdventureIsOutThere]

It was a breathtaking hike, and much better than any roller coaster I’ve ever been on (which isn’t many 🤣)! Thanks for your support Jim!

[@zabajart]

Would like to know what 360 degree camera you are using , so I can use it on our future travel trips

[@dewaynegoldie8559]

❤ how do you get the over head shots ?

[@AdventureIsOutThere]

360 camera on an invisible selfie stick.

[@carolroth6109]

I would love to hike this but I don’t think I could do those narrow paths and the heights.

[@AdventureIsOutThere]

It's a tough one Carol!

[@dianamoore2241]

How much do you know about the history of Mt. Leconte? I bought a book at a book sale at the Sevierville library titled Hunting Wildlife With Camera and Flashlight. The inscription inside the front cover is "Jack Huff...LeConte Lodge.... Gatlinburg Tenn." He was the caretaker there many years ago. The earliest copyright is 1898, with later copyright dates of 1906 and the last one being 1935, with others in between. It was written by George Shiras. The National Geographic Society published the book.

[@AdventureIsOutThere]

There certainly is a lot of history, I enjoyed looking at the history inside the gift shop!

[@clarkbagwell]

Nice hike! Glad you went to Myrtle Point. But you made a glaring error. You mentioned going to Alum Cave a couple of times. Sorry, but you did not! You went under Alum Cave Bluff! Alum Cave is actually two man-made caves. With your back to the bluff, look across the valley in front of you and then look at the mountain side to the right of the valley. You can see two square black holes in the mountain side. These are the actual caves where the Yankees mined alum (for making gunpowder). If you are lucky, you can see a family of peregrine falcons established by a group from the Univ. of Tenn. flying around. Years ago there were still remnants of wagons used to haul the alum scattered just below the bluff. Take the hike again and look for the caves and falcons this time!

[@AdventureIsOutThere]

I just was referring to what everyone I was with was saying where we were at.

[@sjhiler]

First video I have seen on the trail to Mt Laconte, how did the fire not get up there, did not look like any Fire Damage -

[@AdventureIsOutThere]

Not sure 🤷‍♂️

[@lydiarando7010]

How often do hikers run into Bears do you think??

[@AdventureIsOutThere]

I don't think it is very often. Just maintain your distance and carry bear spray if one is concerned.

[@smitmastaflex]

Can I ask why you said it’s not the physica,l but your mental about being in a unfamiliar spot? 2:08