Hike to Kuwohi - U.S. National Park Service
The bypass trail offers visitors high-elevation solitude in what is often a congested area of the park. Along this short route, visitors can enjoy vistas of Sugarland Mountain and the Elkmont area of the Smokies. Kuwohi Road (formerly known as Clingmans Dome Road) is closed in winter. Length. 1 mile (1.6 km) roundtrip. Parking & Trailhead
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.
Hike to Andrews Bald - U.S. National Park Service
Dec 11, 2024 · Hike 3.6 miles (5.8 km) roundtrip in Great Smoky Mountains National Park descending through high-elevation, spruce-fir forest to a popular grassy bald known for its flowering azaleas in summer and views of the surrounding mountains.
Seasonal Road Schedule - Great Smoky Mountains National Park …
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
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
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.
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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.
Andrews Bald (U.S. National Park Service) - NPS
Jan 11, 2025 · Access Andrews Bald by hiking 3.6-miles (5.8-km) roundtrip from the trailhead near Clingmans Dome. Smokies Life Photo
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.