Dec 26, 2024 · Kuwohi Road (formerly Clingmans Dome Road) 4/1–11/30. Scenic, two-lane, paved road from Newfound Gap Road to Kuwohi Visitor Center and Overlook. Subject to closures due to snow, ice, and other hazardous weather events. Heintooga Round Bottom Road. TBD due to Hurricane Helene impacts

Kuwohi Road (formerly known as Clingmans Dome Road) is closed in winter. Length. 1 mile (1.6 km) roundtrip. Parking & Trailhead. Consider a shuttle or park at the end of Kuwohi Road (formerly known as Clingmans Dome Road). The trail …

Oct 23, 2024 · Winter. Mid-November through February is generally moderate, but weather extremes do occur, especially with an increase in elevation. It is not unusual to have warm temperatures in the low elevations and snow in the higher areas. About half the days in the winter have high temperatures of 50 degrees or more. Highs occasionally even reach the 70s.

Feb 14, 2019 · If Newfound Gap Road is not closed due to snowy or icy conditions, opportunities exist for cross country skiing and hiking in the snow along Clingmans Dome Road, which is closed to vehicles in winter.

Dec 11, 2024 · Please consider a shuttle or park at the Kuwohi (formerly Clingmans Dome) parking area (closed in winter). Forney Ridge Trailhead is on the left just before the visitor information center. Don't forget your parking tag. Nearest Restroom. Pit toilets available seasonally at Kuwohi (formerly Clingmans Dome) parking area. Alternate Hikes

For information about seasonal closures, including Kuwohi Road (formerly Clingmans Dome Road), Rich Mountain Road, Parson Branch Road, and others during the winter months, please see: Seasonal Road Closures; Seasonal Facility Closures

May 28, 2024 · Enjoy sweeping views of the Smokies, weather permitting, and get your park questions answered while perusing a small bookstore within the Clingmans Dome Visitor Contact Station. The structure was originally a comfort station constructed by the Civilian Conservation Corps before it was renovated and converted into a visitor center.

Jan 9, 2025 · Parking tags are required for all vehicles parking for longer than 15 minutes.. Three tag durations are available for purchase for all vehicle sizes and types: Daily - $5; Weekly - $15; Annual - $40; Great Smoky Mountains National Park does not charge an entrance fee.

Four visitor centers are located within the national park at Sugarlands, Oconaluftee, Cades Cove, and Clingmans Dome. The park has two historic gristmills , Cable Mill and Mingus Mill, that provide demonstrations of corn meal milling.

Up to seven inches of snow could occur at Clingmans Dome and other high elevation locations across the park beginning Friday, April 8 through Saturday, April 9. Weather depending, the park plans to open Clingmans Dome Road on Monday, April 11, if conditions allow.