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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

☀️ Clear sky

Use Caution
36°
Feels 25°FSummit · 6,643 ft
7:44 AM6:53 PM
BELOW FREEZINGWINDY

Wind

21mph

Precip

0%

Humid

36%

Elev Δ

+300ft

12-Hour Temp Trend

35°45°

Hourly Forecast

7 AM

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35°

8mph

8 AM

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35°

8mph

9 AM

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37°

6mph

10 AM

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42°

5mph

11 AM

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44°

6mph

12 PM

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44°

8mph

1 PM

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44°

9mph

2 PM

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44°

10mph

3 PM

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45°

10mph

4 PM

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45°

10mph

5 PM

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44°

9mph

6 PM

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42°

7mph

Summit Conditions

37°F→−1°→36°F

Dry lapse rate: 5.4°F/1,000ft · 343 ft gain

◎L1
Merino wool 200g base layer

Medium-weight merino regulates temp and resists odor on long days

◉L2
Grid fleece jacket

Stretchy grid fleece balances warmth and breathability on climbs

◈L3
Wind shell jacketPACK

Blocks summit wind without trapping sweat on the approach

Summit Pack List

↟Wind shell↟Light puffy (optional)↟Beanie↟Light gloves

Start Cold Tip

Start in your base + fleece. You'll warm up on the switchbacks. Pack your wind shell for the exposed ridge — wind hits different above treeline.

Trail Guide

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Updated Oct 19, 6:39 AM UTC

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