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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

Good to Go
67°
Feels 67°FSummit · 6,643 ft
7:07 AM8:00 PM
CLEAR

Wind

8mph

Precip

2%

Humid

71%

Elev Δ

+300ft

12-Hour Temp Trend

57°62°

Hourly Forecast

10 PM

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61°

4mph

11 PM

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60°

6mph

12 AM

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60°

6mph

1 AM

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59°

6mph

2 AM

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58°

7mph

3 AM

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58°

7mph

4 AM

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58°

7mph

5 AM

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58°

7mph

6 AM

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58°

6mph

7 AM

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57°

5mph

8 AM

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57°

6mph

9 AM

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62°

4mph

Summit Conditions

68°F→−1°→67°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 Sep 2, 9:32 PM UTC

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