Visitors to the lodge are provided with a sumptuous breakfast and dinner which frees them up for the REAL thrill of coming to the Lodge, and that is to visit Cliff Top and Myrtle Point. These two sister peaks provide visitors with spectacular views. Myrtle Point is THE place to go in the Smokies for a sunrise, while Cliff Top boasts spectacular sunsets. To see either of them without staying overnight would mean a long hike in total darkness, which is both dangerous and impractical. Thus, LeConte Lodge's appeal to those who treasure such wonders of nature.
Cooking is a special problem at the lodge due to the altitude.
Boiling potatoes, for example takes close to an hour up top as compared to 20 minutes down in Gatlinburg. This also causes problems with baked goods, but those were worked out quite some time ago by the then owners. The Lodge is currently run by Tim Line and Stokely Enterprises.