A9_-_Site_Visit_Details_LeConte_Demo_0002.pdf
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This document contains site visit details for a LeConte Demo scheduled for March 31, 2026, at 6:30 AM at the Alum Cave Trailhead (coordinates: 35.629473, -83.451491). Interested bidders must notify ashley_warcewicz@ios.doi.gov of their intent to attend. The hike covers approximately 10 miles round trip with an elevation gain of 2,743 feet. The ascent requires 2-3 hours at a steady pace or 4-5 hours at a leisurely pace, with descent taking 1-1.5 hours or approximately 2 hours respectively. Participants should arrive early to secure limited parking, wear hiking boots, dress in layers, bring the 10 essentials, walking sticks, and personal water supplies. The document notes that sections of the trail traverse an exposed sheer rock face without edge protection, and spikes may be necessary if ice is present. Weather conditions should be monitored closely as conditions vary by elevation.
Alternative routes to access LeConte are available: Rainbow Falls via Cherokee Orchard Road (6.31 miles), Boulevard Trail via Newfound Gap (5.28 miles), Brushy Mountain Trail via Greenbrier Road (8.9 miles), Trillium Gap via Roaring Fork Nature Trail (6.51 miles, closed for winter with reopening scheduled for May 1, 2026), and Bullhead Trail via Cherokee Orchard Road (6.8 miles). Bidders may visit the site outside the scheduled date but will not have access to the building; however, they will be able to walk around and view it from the exterior.
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Site Visit Details LeConte Demo
Site Visit is tentatively scheduled, weather permitting, for March 31, 2026, at 6:30am.
Please let ashley_warcewicz@ios.doi.gov know if you plan to attend. Details are as follows:
Location of meeting - Alum Cave Trail head, lat & long : 35.629473, -83.451491 at 6:30 am.
Approx. distance to hike - 10 miles round trip.
Elevation gain - 2,743 feet
Arrive as early as feasible at the trailhead. The Alum Cave trailhead is a popular destination, parking is limited. Meeting and leaving early (around daybreak) will increase the odds of getting a parking spot. Wear hiking boots. Dress in layers and bring a pack to be able store layers as you shed them. Walking sticks are good to have too. Bring something to eat, 10 essentials are always a good idea. Sections of the trail are located along an exposed, sheer rock face with no edge protection. Spikes may be needed to traverse those areas if ice is present. Check weather frequently before departure as conditions can change quickly and vary at different elevations. Conditions at the trailhead may differ from the conditions at LeConte.
Each person needs to bring their own water. There is a natural spring (unfiltered) at LeConte where you can refill water.
Ascent for an average person can take between 2-3 hours pushing at a steady pace, 4 to 5 hours at leisurely pace. Descent is 1 to 1.5 hours at a steady pace, about 2 hours at a leisurely pace.
The Alum Cave Trail is the shortest route to LeConte. However, LeConte can be accessed from other locations/ trails, including (these distances are one way):
• Rainbow Falls via Cherokee Orchard Road at 6.31 miles
• Boulevard Trail via Newfound Gap at 5.28 miles
• Brushy Mountain Trail via Greenbrier Road at 8.9 miles
• Trillium Gap via Roaring Fork Nature Trail (closed for winter, currently set to re-open on 5/1/26) at 6.51 miles
• Bullhead Trail via Cherokee Orchard Road at 6.8 miles
Bidders can go outside of this date but they would not have access to the building. They will be able to walk all around and see it though.
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