Climbing Clingmans Dome in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park takes you up to the highest point in Tennessee around 6,300ft. The climb is a remarkably steady but relentless climb averaging around 5-6% through beautiful high-elevation spruce-fir forests, with few breaks in the gradient. On the way up you'll enjoy panoramic views from numerous overlooks and the observation tower at the summit (a short, steep walk from the road's end) are spectacular when clear. Tourist traffic can be very heavy during peak season on this, the highest and hardest climb in Tennessee.

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Distance 32.2 km

Uphill 2,010 m

Downhill 560 m

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Location: Swain County, North Carolina, United States

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