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Hike to Kuwohi - U.S. National Park Service
Walk one mile (1.6 km) roundtrip from the parking area along a steep, paved path to an iconic and popular observation tower with panoramic views from the highest peak in Great Smoky Mountains National Park.
Kuwohi & Newfound Gap Area - U.S. National Park Service
Nov 12, 2024 · The Appalachian Trail and other trails wind through spruce-fir forest, and at the very top, via Kuwohi Road (formerly Clingmans Dome Road), is a small visitor center and popular lookout tower providing panoramic views.
Clingmans Dome - U.S. National Park Service
Check the current conditions and view at Clingmans Dome. The observation tower at the top of Clingmans Dome offers sweeping views of the park—when the weather cooperates!
Clingmans Dome Guided Hike - Event Details (U.S. National Park …
Jun 1, 2024 · Join a ranger on this 1.5-mile (2.4-km) guided hike that leads you to majestic views atop Clingmans Dome Observation Tower. Hike through the park’s unique spruce fir forest and discover all that the Smokies has to offer.
Itinerary beginning at Sugarlands Visitor Center - U.S. National …
Jul 2, 2015 · Clingmans Dome is the highest point in Tennessee. An observation tower will give you 360˚ degree views of the valleys and ridges of the Great Smoky Mountains. The paved trail is a short, but steep. Benches along the way offer a chance to rest and catch your breath.
Upcoming morning closures of Clingmans Dome Road for …
Aug 20, 2024 · During the three morning closures, the seven-mile road and Clingmans Dome Tower will be closed to all motorists, cyclists, and hikers. Visitors should consider alternative destinations during the temporary closures.
Hike to Andrews Bald - U.S. National Park Service
Dec 11, 2024 · The trail is wide and graveled and descends many stairs before the first junction. It narrows to a well-trodden dirt path. The return hike to the trailhead involves a relatively strenuous climb, but hikers will enjoy the company of dark-eyed …
Hike to Look Rock Tower - U.S. National Park Service
Dec 13, 2024 · Walk 0.8 miles (1.3 km) on a short, paved trail through the forest to an observation tower in Great Smoky Mountains National Park with panoramic views of the surrounding mountains and Blount County, Tennessee. This trail includes some mild to moderate inclines.
Webcams - Great Smoky Mountains National Park (U.S. National …
Jan 11, 2025 · Current digital images combined with weather and air quality information (if available) from monitoring locations in Great Smoky Mountains National Park are part of the NPS air quality web camera network, the National Ecological Observatory Network , and the PhenoCam Network. Digital Images from the web-based cameras are updated approximately ...