Whether you're looking to hike, bike, run, or explore the outdoors in other ways, AllTrails has 26 scenic trails in the Clingmans Dome area. Plan your trip with hand-curated trail maps, along with reviews and photos from nature lovers like you.

3 days ago · For current trail conditions and closures, please visit: https://appalachiantrail.org/trail-updates/ga-va-tropical-storm-helene/ • Seasonal road closure: Kuwohi Road (formerly known as Clingman's Dome) is closed for the season.

The Kuwohi (fka Clingmans Dome) Bypass Trail drops 0.2 miles from the parking lot before coming to a junction. The trail goes off to the right and begins to climb uphill towards the Appalachian Trail (AT).

Visit the highest point in Tennessee for sweeping, 360 degree views of the surrounding mountains and forest. Near Bryson City, North Carolina.

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.

The Clingmans Dome Trail is located 44.0 miles from Hot Springs, North Carolina (NC) in Great Smoky Mountains National Park. Download the PDF Clingmans Dome topo map. Compare elevation, range, calories and other trail metrics.

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.

The drive to Clingmans Dome is miles of scenic overlooks that provide endless views of ridges and valleys. Clingmans Dome Road comes to a parking lot from which you follow a .5 mile paved trail to the summit. There are also several trails that start on Clingmans Dome Road.

Walking along the lake gives you some nice glimpses out, and of course once you actually get near Clingman's Dome you get views, but the other 60+ miles offer very occasional glimpses of terrain. Otherwise you are just in dense forest the whole time.

Clingman’s Dome is the highest point in in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park and features a .6 mile paved pathway to a stunning viewpoint. There are, however, several trails that intersect with the Clingman’s Dome Observation Trail. Below, we explain everything you need to know about this fantastic destination.