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Clingmans Dome

Bryson City, NC · 35.563, -83.499

Highest point in the Great Smoky Mountains and along the entire Appalachian Trail. Paved 0.5-mile path to observation tower with 360° views.

EasySoutheast6,643 ftExposed RidgeSummitSummit viewsPhotography

Clingmans Dome

⛅ Overcast

Good to Go
55°
Feels 55°FSummit · 6,643 ft
6:18 AM8:45 PM
CLEAR

Wind

3mph

Precip

0%

Humid

80%

Elev Δ

+300ft

12-Hour Temp Trend

45°56°

Hourly Forecast

7 PM

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56°

3mph

8 PM

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54°

1mph

9 PM

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52°

1mph

10 PM

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50°

5mph

11 PM

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48°

6mph

12 AM

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47°

5mph

1 AM

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47°

6mph

2 AM

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47°

6mph

3 AM

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47°

5mph

4 AM

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46°

5mph

5 AM

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46°

3mph

6 AM

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45°

3mph

Summit Conditions

56°F→−1°→55°F

Wet lapse rate: 2.7°F/1,000ft · 343 ft gain

◎L1
Synthetic/merino blend long sleeve

150g merino or synthetic blend for moisture management

◉L2
Light fleece or vestPACK

Microfleece pullover — pack it, don't wear it at the trailhead

Summit Pack List

↟Light fleece↟Wind shell

Start Cold Tip

Start in just your base layer — you'll warm up within 10 minutes on the trail. Keep your fleece accessible in the top of your pack for the summit.

Trail Guide

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Updated Jun 4, 6:59 PM UTC

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