Great Smoky Mountains National Park: Clingmans Dome
This paved, half-mile (one-way) trail leads to the highest point on the Appalachian Trail and 100-mile views of seven states.
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MORE INFO: Great Smoky Mountains National Park, (307) 344-7381; nps.gov/grsm.
Trail Facts
- Distance: 2.2
Waypoints
CLG001
Location: 35.556853, -83.496222
Follow the wide, paved trail lined with benches from the parking lot to the observation tower.
CLG002
Location: 35.562657, -83.499774
Bear right to summit Clingmans Dome and the lookout tower.
CLG003
Location: 35.56344, -83.498459
Turn right onto Clingmans Dome Tower Trail.
CLG004
Location: 35.563076, -83.498701
Clingmans Dome (6,643 ft.): This summit is the second highest point east of the Mississippi, and the highest point on the Appalachian Trail. Climb the 54-foot tower for 100-mile views of seven states on clear days. On cloudy days, you won’t be able to see the ground below the tower. Follow the same route back to the parking area.
Clingmans Dome Tower
Location: 35.56298, -83.498518
