Come Join Us for Our Annual Mount LeConte Biodiversity Hike!
Again this year Discover Life in America is offering a unique opportunity for people who appreciate the Great Smoky Mountains National Park, and who would like to help contribute to the support of its outstanding biodiversity. We are thrilled to have partnered with the Travel Channel to bring you this great hike and overnight.
We are providing this opportunity as an event you'll not want to miss - a guided hike to one of the Park's highest and most scenic trail destinations in the park ... the famous Mount LeConte Lodge!
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Quick List of Activities
- Guided hike up Alum Cave Bluff Trail
- Picnic lunch on the way up
- Sunset ATBI program at the Cliff Tops
- Dinner and accommodations at Mt. Le Conte Lodge
- Breakfast and a trail lunch (if requested)
Hike/Event Summary:
An experienced guide will educate participants about the natural and local history along the Alum Cave Trail to Mount Le Conte. Hikers will have lunch trailside (provided), and relax in the evening with an ATBI program. In addition, a ranger will provide a program for us at the Cliff Tops summit. Afterwards we will enjoy dinner and a night's stay at the Le Conte Lodge. After a great night’s sleep we’ll have breakfast the next morning, and a trail lunch (if requested) for the hike home. Upon event completion, participants will receive a small gift of appreciation from the staff of DLIA.
The cost/contribution? $275 per person, all-inclusive. All proceeds benefit DLIA & the ATBI.
You will receive a small gift of appreciation for your support at the end of our time together.
Note: Reservations are required! Avoid the waiting list and reserve early!
For more information and to reserve a spot, e-mail Todd at todd@dlia.org or call (865) 430-4757. There will be shared sleeping arrangements at the Lodge, so bring a friend or you will definitely leave with a new one!
