Smoky Mountain Camping Trip-Day 2

Day 2 of our trip. :)

Sausage gravy and biscuits to start the day.

We decided to hike to the top of Mount LeConte. It is the sixth highest mountain east of the Mississippi River.

There are actually five different trails you can take to get to the top. We decided on Alum Cave Trail.

There is many beautiful spots with water at the beginning of the trail.

This point is named Inspiration Point and I'm sure you can see why!

Another point you will see is Alum Cave Bluff. Really neat place!

One of the special features on this trail is the natural arch. They call it Arch Rock. It is a very neat landmark!

Spectacular views on this trail at some points!

Do you see it?? Beautiful deer.

Almost to the tippy top of the mountain. This is the area where the lodge/cabins are. Many hike with their overnight things and stay the night.

DON'T stop when you get to the cabins. Just don't! You haven't reached what you hiked all that way for.

More pics of the deer at the top of the mountain. Almost reminds you of a haunted forest!

And we made it!! Mount LeConte

The actual trail is 10.5 miles. We did 11.7 miles altogether - and 2,929 elevation gain. Whoa! That's some good hiking!

THIS is why you hike that little bit further!

Nothing can beat lunch with a view! :)

After our hike, we walked the Main St. of Gatlinburg and got ice cream at Ben and Jerry's.

Then we headed back to our camp. Honestly, it was late and after ice cream and being exhausted from the hike, we didn't make dinner. No one felt much like eating. Ha! What a great day!

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