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This weekend

Where should I go this weekend?

Ranked by modeled color for each day. The quiet pick trades a few index points for far fewer people.

If you can only pick one day

Go Friday, October 9, and head for LeConte.

It is close: Saturday, October 10 scores 86 against 87, so either day works and weather or crowds should decide it.

Friday, October 9

Best color

LeConte
Peak6,593 ft25 min
87

36% chance this day sits inside the peak window.

Crowd outlook

Heavy62/100

Busy, arrive early

6 AM7 PM

Go 6AM to 8PM. Avoid 11AM to 2PM.

Be parked by 8:30 AM or come after 4 PM.

Quieter alternative

Mount LeConte

Color index 87 · crowd level 4/5

Saturday, October 10

Best color

LeConte
Peak6,593 ft25 min
86

20% chance this day sits inside the peak window.

Crowd outlook

Gridlock90/100

Expect full lots and slow traffic

6 AM7 PM

Go 6AM to 8PM. Avoid 11AM to 2PM.

Expect stop-and-go. Go at sunrise or pick a weekday.

Quieter alternative

Mount LeConte

Color index 86 · crowd level 4/5

Sunday, October 11

Best color

LeConte
Peak6,593 ft25 min
83

11% chance this day sits inside the peak window.

Crowd outlook

Heavy80/100

Expect full lots and slow traffic

6 AM7 PM

Go 6AM to 8PM. Avoid 11AM to 2PM.

Be parked by 8:30 AM or come after 4 PM.

Quieter alternative

Mount LeConte

Color index 83 · crowd level 4/5

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