Anakeesta Rock Slides
Look for a bare patch on the side of Mt. LeConte.
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Anakeesta Rock Slides Details
Look for a bare patch on the side of Mt. LeConte -- this is a scar left by a massive landslide that occurred in 1951. Rock slides are quite common in the Smokies because of the abundant rainfall in the mountains and the prevalence of unstable Anakeesta rock, a type of slate that's high in iron sulfide.
Difficulty
Low
Distance
N/A
Estimated time
Region
Newfound Gap Road
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