Trip Planner:   USA  /  Tennessee  /  Great Smoky Mountains National Park  /  Clingmans Dome

Clingmans Dome, Great Smoky Mountains National Park

4.8

#2 of 54 in Things to do in Great Smoky Mountains National Park

Mountain Nature / Park Must See

• ©
• ©
• ©
• © +9
• ©
• ©
• ©
• ©
• ©
• ©
• ©
• ©
• ©

At an elevation of 2,025 m (6,643 ft or 1.25 mi), Clingmans Dome is both the tallest mountain of the Great Smokies and the highest point along the Appalachian Trail. Park your car near the summit and embark on 0.8 km (0.5 mi) walk to the observation tower atop the mountain. Note that while the trail is short and paved, it is very steep. Benches along the way provide a place to rest and catch your breath. The tower's observation platform provides panoramic views of the surrounding area, and handy signs help you identify points of interest. Bring a jacket with you; cold temperatures and rain are common here. See Clingmans Dome and all Great Smoky Mountains National Park has to offer by arranging your trip with our Great Smoky Mountains National Park holiday planner.

more less

Create an itinerary including Clingmans Dome

Start planning

Unable to display map at this time. Please try again later.

© OpenMapTiles © OpenStreetMap contributors

Clingmans Dome Reviews

Rate this attraction

TripAdvisor Traveler Rating

2,855 reviews

Google

4.8

• By GailJ901

  We went in the middle of October. The views from the top was worth the steep climb to Clingman’s Dome; however, the view from the parking lot was just as good. We were blessed with great weather...  more »

• By mdsehc

  A tough climb but once you get to the top amzing views and pictures. The smell of the cedar as you climb is really something!  more »

See more on TripAdvisor »

Google

• By YoWhoAteMah TOE

  I like it cause it is high in the mountains and you can be in Tennessee and North Carolina at the same time and the Appalachian trail starts here

  more less
• By Thomas Wenger

  Great view and nice scenery on the top of the Smokey Mountains.

  more less

See more on Google »

Plan your trip to Great Smoky Mountains National Park

• Get a personalized plan

  A complete day-by-day itinerary
  based on your preferences

• Customize it

  Refine your plan. We'll find the
  best routes and schedules

• Manage it

  Everything in one place.
  Everyone on the same page.