The views from Alum are breathtaking.
View from the Alum Cave Bluffs at close to 5,000 feet in elevation.
The locals are cute, but please don't feed the wildlife.
Inspiration Point will definitely leave you inspired!
You'll know you're reaching the top when you start to see the fallen trees. The spruce fir forest of the Smokies is in great danger.
Alum Cave to LeConte.
View from below LeConte on the Alum Cave Trail.
Reaching the LeConte Lodge and summit of Mount LeConte.
The bridge to Arch Rock.
Newly finished steps leaving Arch Rock.
Views from Alum Cave Trail.
Alum Cave Trail going from Alum Cave Bluffs to LeConte.
Take a moment to soak up the views on Alum!
Alum Cave Trail is filled with cable sections. The trail has amazing views but can be slick at times.
Reaching Alum Cave Bluffs.
Alum Cave Trail is known for it's views, though it is filled with tranquility.
Eye of the Needle view from Alum Cave, below the bluffs.
Approaching Alum Cave Bluffs
Backpackers headed to Mount LeConte at the Alum Cave Bluffs.
Alum Cave Bluffs, Great Smoky Mountains National Park.
Taking in the view from Alum Cave Bluffs.
For the first mile of the trail, Alum Cave Trail is filled with gorgeous water areas.