Highlight (Segment) • Climb
Clingmans Dome Climb
Road cycling
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Paul_C
May 2, 2025
Road cycling
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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65.8km
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1,750m
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Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.
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Distance 32.2 km
Uphill 2,010 m
Downhill 560 m
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