Name: Mt LeConte overnight in shelter 12/29/2024-12/30/2024
Start: 2024-12-29T09:00:00-05:00
End: 2024-12-30T16:00:00-05:00

hike to LeCconte 6593 elev.
spend night in shelter.
return on bullhead trail.
[info on LeConte and trails](https://tnlandforms.us/gsmnp/m.php?wpt=SHMTLE)

the climb should take 6 hours or more going up rainbow falls trail about 4k ft elevation gain.
depending on snow cover ice or blow downs etc.
the start time is at the trailhead.
travel a day prior. drive down a day prior if you want. plenty of cheap rooms available and the elkmont camp ground is open.
as the date gets closer weather forecast will decide if we needs traction devices. usually it's not deep snow most of the way til near top. but slick trail ixe is possible. a yak trax or similar device is recommended.
a 10 degree bag or lower is recommended. depending on forecast it may not be so cold.
it is remote and no roads are near the peak. few people will be around if it is cold and snowy. no services anywhere near the top water will be available at the spring.
it is a great area with a couple overlooks.

everyone should get their own permit.
it is online at the Backcountry reservation page gsmnp

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Mt LeConte overnight in shelter 
12/29/2024-12/30/2024


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Mt LeConte overnight in shelter 12/29/2024-12/30/2024

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