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Clingmans Dome

Clingmans Dome is an outdoor activity in Gatlinburg, TN, part of the Gatlinburg & the Smokies guide. Cost: free.

Clingmans Dome Rd · Gatlinburg, TN

Why you should go…

At 6,643 feet, Clingmans Dome is the highest peak in Great Smoky Mountains National Park and the third highest east of the Mississippi. A steep half-mile paved trail leads to a concrete observation tower with views that stretch over 100 miles on a clear day.

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What's around here?

The closest stops to Clingmans Dome, ordered by straight-line distance. A few more like it, plus some different kinds of fun so you can build a full day.

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