Hiking
Kuwohi (Clingmans Dome Trail)
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Distance
- 1 ml
- Duration
- .5 hr
- Ascent
- 330 ft
- Descent
- 330 ft
Clingmans Dome Parking Area, Clingmans Dome Rd, Bryson City, NC 28713
Best Time of Year: Mar 01 - Oct 31
A short but steep climb to the top of the highest point in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park at 6643 feet.
Directions to Location
- From the Oconaluftee Visitor Center in Cherokee head North on US-441 for 15.5 Miles
- Turn left onto Clingmans Dome Road and travel 6.4 Miles
- Parking Lot at the end of the road. Follow signs for Clingmans Dome
Trails and Waterfalls can be dangerous; take no chances, only photos for memories. Read our Safety and Insider tips to have a safe, fun and enjoyable trip to Jackson County.
Leave No Trace — Seven Principles
1. Plan Ahead and Prepare
2. Travel and Camp on Durable Surfaces
3. Dispose of Waste Properly
4. Leave What You Find
5. Minimize Campfire Impacts
6. Respect Wildlife
7. Be Considerate of Other Visitors
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