Mt LeConte Lodge Cabin Adventure (via Rainbow Falls Trail) Updated!

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Mt LeConte Lodge Cabin Adventure (via Rainbow Falls Trail) Updated!

The Basics:

Event Type:

Overnight

Event Location:

Rainbow Falls Trailhead

Overnight: Mt LeConte Lodge Cabin Adventure (via Rainbow Falls Trail) Updated!

Date(s) & Time:

Sat, Mar 30 2013 11:00 am >> Sun, Mar 31 2013 6:00 pm (Carpool Departure: 6:45 am *log in for location*)

Registration Opens:

Thu, Jan 24 2013 9:00 pm

Registration Cut Off:

Thu, Jan 31 2013 9:00 pm

Event Duration:

1 Days 7 Hours

Difficulty Rating:

D4: Moderate to Difficult

Distance:

14 Miles

Pace:

Moderate

Trip Leader(s):

Amy
John L

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Member Cost:

$155.00/Person (See Detailed Cost Info Below)

Participant Info:

Who's Invited:

Members Only, 21 And Older Only

Maximum Group Size:

Minimum Group Size:

Number Registered So Far:

13 / 0 (To see who's signed up, log in to the Member Area)

Are Dogs Permitted:

Itinerary:

UPDATE: Because of the snow, we'll be hiking to the lodge via the Rainbow Falls Trail. It is about 6.9 miles.

Experience an intimate overnight stay in the beautiful Smokey Mountains in a way that most people will never be able to, without even having to put up a tent! This is an AOC first!

At 6500’ above sea level, the historic log cabin village atop LeConte is the highest lodge east of the Rocky Mountains, and is accessible only via five beautiful hiking trails. All five of the trails (approx. 3000 ft. elevation gain) to the lodge are not especially difficult if we take our time on this incredibly scenic hike. A big part of the Lodge’s attraction is one’s sense of pride in reaching it, as there is no other available way but to hike up one of its five beautiful trails. The shortest of these, Alum Cave Trail, is about 5.5 miles long with about 2800’ of total vertical climb, and takes the typical hiker about 4 hours. Thousands of hikers of all ages over the years have proven that anyone in reasonably good health can complete this trek to the summit and back.

A lot people end their hike at the lodge, however, to reach the true summit of Mount LeConte, you still need to walk almost another half-mile.

The mountain is especially famous for its beautiful sunrises and sunsets, so don’t forget your cameras! We'll probably take a sunset/sunrise hike to the summit before dinner/breakfast, if time permits.

Make sure you bring someone you want to share a bed with! All the beds are queen size bunk beds (double occupancy per bed). If you come on your own you may be sharing a queen size bed with someone you don't know!

There is one single bed in the common area of the 3 bedroom lodge, so one person who wants to sleep alone, and possibly stay up late and wake up early, can take this spot. Let the trip leaders know in your notes when you sign up.

Trip includes: Overnight lodging in the historic furnished log cabins. Hearty dinner at 6 pm and breakfast at 8 am served in the quaint dining hall.

Required Items to Bring:

Good hiking shoes or boots.
Water and snacks.
Flashlight or headlamp.
Clothing appropriate for weather conditions.
Rain gear.

Recommended Items to Bring:
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Yak Trax or Stabilicers.
Hand towel and washcloth for a sponge bath–they provide the wash basin and soap.
Cash, check or credit card to purchise items in the gift shop.

How to Get There:

Carpool to Event Distance (round trip):

442Mile(s)

Carpool Departure Time:

6:45 am

Carpool Location:

Carpool Directions:

Carpool Cost:

Estimated cost per vehicle for this event is $176.80 using a reimbursement rate guideline of $0.400 per mile. The total amount should be divided by the number of people in the vehicle, including the driver. This is a guideline, not a rule, for drivers but the cost should not be higher unless there are extenuating circumstances.

Notes:

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Cost & Payment:

Member Cost:

$155.00/Person

Payment Cut Off:

Payment must be received by the AOC on Thu, Jan 31 2013.

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Cancellation/Partial Attendance: Please review the AOC cancellation policy.
*Note:

Full payment is due upon booking. If you don't pay within 24 hours of signing up, you will be moved to the wait list. We must process all payments through AOC and pay the LeConte Lodge by February 14th.

If you must cancel, there will be NO refund unless you find someone from the waitlist to replace you and they pay in full. At that time, you would receive refund less a $15 administrative fee.

Event is rain or shine however the trip leaders may cancel if extreme weather conditions are forecast.