The Lodge is Now Open for the Season.
The 2024 operating season will be Monday, March 25 through Tuesday, November 26, 2024.
The resident management team will be posting weather and trail updates on the blog daily as timing and internet connectivity allows. The winter caretaker will pick up blogging duties during the off season.
The llamas only pack during the operating season.
Resources
For current GSMNP road and trail information, visit the Park’s Twitter page, official website, or call 865-436-1200 and follow the prompts.
Please note that due to the elevation of the Lodge, temperature and trail conditions in March, April, late October and November may change quickly. The temperatures at the lodge may vary 15-20 degrees or more from the valley temperatures. Temperatures in teens and occasionally below zero, high winds, significant snow and/or ice are not unusual. We may strongly recommend hikers have hiking boots (not tennis shoes/sneakers), ice traction devices such as yaktrax ice grippers, or micro-spikes to make their hikes safer. Dress in layers with appropriate clothing, avoid cotton as it holds moisture. Please keep this in mind when booking your reservation. The Lodge does not close under these conditions.
If you are concerned that weather, personal health, or physical capabilities might prevent you from fulfilling your reservation, we strongly recommend you consider purchasing travel insurance in advance of your trip.
We will try to keep trail conditions and suggested clothing updated on the blog as much as possible.
Please call 865-429-5704 between 8:00 am and 5:00 pm, EDT, Monday through Friday, the LeConte Reservation line if you would like to check trail conditions or if you have any questions regarding your reservation.
To check on the possible closure/opening of HWY 441, Newfound Gap Road; Roaring Fork Motor Nature Trail or Cherokee Orchard Road, please call 865-436-1200 and follow the prompts.