The Dome is a popular Park destination. Located along the state-line ridge, it is half in North Carolina and half in Tennessee. The peak is accessible after driving Clingmans Dome Road from Newfound Gap, and then walking a steep half-mile trail. A paved trail leads to a 54-foot observation tower.

Kuwohi (Cherokee: ᎫᏩᎯ, also known as Clingmans Dome, its former official name) is a mountain in the Great Smoky Mountains of Tennessee and North Carolina in the Southeastern United States.

At 6,643 feet, Kuwohi (formerly known as Clingmans Dome) boasts the highest point in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. The “Dome” refers to the mountaintop, not the man-made observation tower. Kuwohi actually lies within both Tennessee and North Carolina and is the highest point in Tennessee.

As the highest point in the national park – and the highest point in all of Tennessee – the popular viewing spot offers a spectacular panoramic scene of the Smoky Mountains from the Clingmans Dome observation tower.

Mar 30, 2024 · The easiest way to get there is via what is currently Clingmans Dome Road. The 7-mile road features multiple scenic pullouts with magnificent views along the way. If you have a fear of heights – or as I do, fear of ledges – there are a couple of sphincter tightening spots.

Explore this 21.2-mile point-to-point trail near Gatlinburg, Tennessee. Generally considered a challenging route, it takes an average of 12 h 3 min to complete. This is a popular trail for backpacking, camping, and hiking, but you can still enjoy some solitude during quieter times of …

Clingman’s Dome is the highest elevation mountain in Tennessee and the third highest mountain east of the Mississippi River. Rising to 6,643 feet above sea level, the observation tower provides a 360° view of the surrounding area.

Find out how to get to Kuwohi (Clingmans Dome) in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park, including hiking trails and scenic drives along the way. The Appalachian Trail crosses here, the highest point in the National Park, and there are trails and views for miles. Visit the Kuwohi Tower in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park.

Jan 21, 2025 · The peak of Kuwohi (formerly known as Clingman's Dome) is accessible after driving Kuwohi Road (formerly Clingman's Dome Road) from Newfound Gap, and then walking a steep half-mile Kuwohi Trail. A paved trail leads to a 54-foot observation tower.

This trip covers a 17 mile section of the AT and starts at Clingmans Dome in the center of the park and you travel southwest on the AT for most of the trip until the final decent into Cades Cove Valley.