Clingmans Dome

Hike Name: Clingmans Dome Location: northeast TN Length: 6.2 Submitted by: Geoff Rhodes Date Submitted: 0/0/00 Rating:	more Tennessee trail reviews Tennessee national parks Tennessee state parks
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Description
A moderate trail that takes you to Tennessee's highest point. The Appalachian Trail is your pathway to the summit and is a quite run down from all of the years of travel. The foot bridges are decaying slowly and the acid rain seems to be having its affects on the higher elevation areas. For the most part it is a decent trail with a tremendous observation deck that allows you to see 360 degrees into the Great Smoky Mountains and give you glimpses of the surrounding Mountains such as Cataloochee and even its rival, Mt Mitchell to the East. On a clear day you should even be able to catch a glimpse of the little town of Galtinburg. This is a great little ridge trail that doesn't present many challenges, but a great view at the end.

Directions to Hike
Take 441 North out of Waynesville, NC or South out of Gatliburg, TN. Either way the ride itself throight the Smoky Mt park is rewarding enough. On the border of Tenn and NC there will be a road leading to the summit of Clingmans Dome. The Appalachian Trail is a mile up that road on the right hand side.

Contact Information
Great Smoky Mt Park
Visitor Services
107 Park Headquarters Rd
Gatlinburg, TN 37738
(423) 436-1200

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