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Bull Head Trail to Mount Le Conte

Trail conditions in Whole route · model estimate, not a field inspection

High riskThis route contains high-risk sections. Check the highlighted areas before riding or consider rerouting.

Bull Head Trail is closed Monday through Thursday, excluding federal holidays, from May 4 through November 19, 2026 for rehabilitation. NPS states that hikers may use it Friday through Sunday and on federal holidays; posted closures always control.

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High risk Surface score, 1 avoid to 10 dry

Data confidence: High

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TrackHIKING

Length10.19 km

Drying forecastNo verified whole-route drying time

Weather data: fresh

Rain, last 24h24.03 mm

Temperature13.39 °C

Rain coverage100.0%

Oldest input age2.8 h

Calculated: 24 Sep 2026, 11:20 UTC. Automatically refreshed every 30 minutes.

Sources and coverage · 3 weather cells

Source: noaa-mrms-radar + noaa-nws

Weather aggregated over route cells, not one representative point.

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Recent or current weather may increase softness on unpaved sections.

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Before you ride, run or hike Bull Head Trail to Mount Le Conte

Is the whole route dry and open?

No opening status is verified here. This is a model estimate; local puddles, damage and closures may differ. 204 calculated segments across 3 weather cells. Follow land-manager notices.

When will this route dry?

A current surface score does not establish a drying time. Check the rainfall observation time, refresh stale inputs and review local reports before leaving.

How can I monitor my own route?

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204 calculated route segments

Calculation: 24 Sep 2026, 11:20 UTC · 204 calculated segments across 3 weather cells. Click a segment to locate it on the map. Grey means current conditions are not confirmed. Distance order follows the source geometry for analysis; it is not an official stage itinerary.

Dry: 0.0 km · Wet: 0.0 km · Muddy: 0.0 km · High risk: 9.72 km · Unknown: 0.0 km

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Route and access notes

The Bull Head Trail ascent toward Mount Le Conte in Great Smoky Mountains National Park, with its active rehabilitation schedule shown alongside modeled conditions.

Planning this route

NPS identifies Bull Head as a challenging route toward Mount Le Conte and gives 6.8 miles to the summit. The refreshed named-trail relation covers 10.21 km to its upper junction as one connected ground-surface line with three primary ways, no alternatives and no unresolved members.

Access and source limitations

This is a strenuous backcountry ascent through steep terrain and a former high-intensity burn area. Carry an offline map, water, layers and emergency supplies; avoid high wind or heavy rain, and remember that pets and bicycles are prohibited on this park trail.