From the parking lot, a paved, approximately one-kilometer-long path leads to the mountain's viewing platform. The platform is also wheelchair accessible. From the top, you can enjoy a panoramic view of the Great Smoky Mountains National Park.
Andrews Bald is located in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park and stands at 5,920 feet, making it the highest grassy bald (a type of summit unique to the area …
This segment of the 2,190+ mile Appalachian Trail leads you up the slopes of 6,119-foot (1,865 m) Ambler Peak, one of 311 peaks along the Appalachian Trail.
Want to bypass the crowds at Clingmans Dome? You can walk this section of the Appalachian Trail to the summit of Mount Buckley, where you can get great views of the spruce/fir forest around you.
Cheoah Bald is a 5062 ft summit, the highest in the Cheoah Mountains Range. There are three routes to the summit, all of which are considered difficult. The hike is …
Thunderhead Mountain is a 5,527-foot peak in Smoky Mountain National Park. There is about a mile of trail offering great viewpoints to the west of Thunderhead, but the mountain's actual …
Rocky Top is a popular summit on this long ridge between Derrick Knob Shelter and Spence Field Shelter on the Appalachian Trail. This summit sits at 5,440 feet and is …
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 …
The Barnett Knob Fire Tower is situated on the 4,665-foot summit and is accessible during the dry months of the year. The gate is sometimes open at the bottom, allowing …