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Bryson City, North Carolina: Clingmans Dome

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Address:
Clingmans Dome Rd, Bryson City, NC
Hours:
Access road open April-Nov. Tower open year-round. Local health policies may affect hours and access.
Admission:
Free
RA Rates:
Worth a Detour
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Clingmans Dome

At 6,643 feet, the highest point in Great Smoky Mountains National Park. Observation tower. See more than 100 miles on a clear day before you freeze in your shorts and t-shirt.

Roadsideamerica.com Report... [03/23/2023]

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Clingmans Dome

There is a paved trail that is .5 mile long but it is very steep, needing to take many breaks on the way up. It is a nice view at the top.

[Jennifer Reichardt, 03/23/2022]

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