Seasonal Road Schedule - U.S. National Park Service
Dec 26, 2024 · Primary roads such as Newfound Gap Road (US 441), Little River Road, and the Cades Cove Loop Road are open year-round, weather permitting. Additional online information available about weather and construction-related road closures.
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.
Current Delays and Closures - U.S. National Park Service
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
Hike to Kuwohi - U.S. National Park Service
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 …
Kuwohi name restored to the highest peak in the Smokies
Sep 18, 2024 · The U.S. Board of Geographic Names voted today in favor of the formal request submitted by the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians (EBCI) to change the name of Clingmans Dome (FID #1326387) to Kuwohi (pronounced koo-WHOA-hee).
Visitor Centers - U.S. National Park Service
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.
Clingmans Dome Road to Open for the Season on April 8
Great Smoky Mountains National Park announced that the seasonal opening of Clingmans Dome Road will be delayed until April 8. The delay in opening is necessary to complete repairs to improve drainage in the main parking area, including a culvert replacement and roadway patching.
US 441/Newfound Gap Road in Great Smoky Mountains National …
Oct 1, 2024 · Kuwohi Road (formerly Clingmans Dome Road) will also open tomorrow. While the park has assessed high-use areas and trails for hazard and downed trees, visitors should exercise extra caution as they hike and explore the park.
Clingmans Dome Visitor Contact Station - U.S. National Park Service
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.
Fees & Passes - Great Smoky Mountains National Park (U.S.
Cades Cove Visitor Center - 686 Cades Cove Loop Road, Townsend, TN 37882 Great Smoky Mountains Institute at Tremont Store - 9275 Tremont Road, Townsend, TN 37882 Kuwohi Visitor Center - 7078 Clingmans Dome Road, Cherokee, NC 28719