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Mount Leconte

Smoky Mountains 2026 Overnight Add-on

with Ransom Hare & Aaron Luburich

May 21—22, 2026

2 days

From $299

Activity Level

Highly Active

Excursion Type

Yoga & Hiking

Location

Gatlinburg, TN

Group Size

Max 7

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or call 1-800-822-4547 x5

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Overview

Join us on an overnight backcountry adventure to Mount Leconte Lean-to, one of the most iconic destinations in the Smoky Mountains. This adventure takes us from the North Carolina–Tennessee border at Newfound Gap (5,049’) to the summit of Mount Leconte (6,593’). This journey covers approximately 15 miles across two days. It includes a panoramic sunset dinner at Cliff Tops, a sweeping sunrise coffee/tea at Myrtle Point, and culminates in the Smoky Mountains’ #1 rated hike, the Alum Cave Trail. If you’re looking for bucketlist memories while pushing your capacity, this is a great addition!

Itinerary

This is a realistic sample itinerary to show what a potential schedule might look like. Considering the broad hiking possibilities, and leaving room to adapt to a variety of circumstances, the exact itinerary will unfold on a day-by-day basis, with the exception of our fixed arrival time.

We’ll arrive at Newfound Gap between 10:30 and 11:30 a.m. to begin our hike to Mount Leconte via the Appalachian Trail. After 2.5 miles of gradual ascent, we’ll veer off the AT for 5.5 miles on the Boulevard Trail, a pleasantly undulating trail along a shaded ridgeline mostly above 6,000 feet. After 6–7 hours on trail, we’ll drop our packs at the Mount Leconte Lean-to, gather our cooking supplies, and make a short hike to Cliff Tops for an epic dinner and sunset. We’ll return to the newly renovated lean-to for a cozy overnight in our outdoor shelter.

We’ll wake up early this morning and take a short hike to Myrtle Point, arguably the best place to watch the sunrise in the entire park. As we brew coffee and tea, we’ll enjoy watching the world come to life as the sun rises over the vast landscape. Afterwards, we’ll return to the lean-to, have breakfast, and pack-up to make our 7-mile descent along the park’s top-rated Alum Cave Trail. This trail is highlighted by the variety of experiences it provides — rocky cliffs, towering pines, large caves, waterfalls, rivers, and more! Today’s hike will be the perfect way to end 5 days in one of the most beautiful places on earth.

*Schedule subject to change
**Additional yoga and meditation will be included during our hikes as time and space permit.

Excursion Team

Ransom Hare
Ransom Hare
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Dates & Prices

Date Regular Registration
May 21–22, 2026

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 $299

Call 1-800-822-4547 x5 or email [email protected] for more information.

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