Tennessee High Point - Clingmans Dome - Sevier County - Tennessee - 6,643 feet

In Great Smoky Mountains National Park, on Clingsmans Dome Road, about 7 miles southwest of Newfound Gap on US-441.

paved - road bike - Then 1/2 mile hike on paved path with 330 feet of elevation gain.

photos by Randy Bishop, 5/13-14/2024

Rain, 43 degrees on 5/13/24.

At the visitor center parking lot.

Cloudy, no rain, 54 degrees on 5/14/24.

The Clingman's Dome visitor center.

On the trail.

The observation tower.

Along the ramp to the tower.

On a clear day, the southern view toward Fontana Lake.

On a clear day, the eastern view toward Mount Mitchell, 73 miles away in NC.

On a clear day, the eastern view toward Mount Mitchell, 73 miles away in NC.

On a clear day, the northern view toward Pigeon Forge and Gatlinburg.

On a clear day, the western view towards Cades Cove in GSMNP in TN.

Looking west back down the ramp.

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On the Clingman's Dome information board:

The Top of the Smokies
At 6,643 feet, Clingmans Dome is the highest mountain in the Great Smoky Mountains
National Park and one of the highest peaks in the eastern United States.

An observation tower at the summit takes you above the treetops for a panoramic view.
Climatic conditions, however, may interfere with long-range viewing. Clouds sometimes
shroud the tower and rain is frequent. Be prepared for cooler temperatures and wind.

The paved trail to the observation tower is steep. Your body may not be used to the thin
air up here. If you experience shortness of breath, slow down or stop to rest.

Distance to Clingmans Dome: 1/2 mile (800 meters). Ascent from parking area: 330 feet
(100 meters). Walking time to tower: 30 minutes.