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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
60°
Feels 60°FSummit · 6,643 ft
6:33 AM8:47 PM
CLEAR

Wind

9mph

Precip

3%

Humid

97%

Elev Δ

+300ft

12-Hour Temp Trend

56°62°

Hourly Forecast

1 AM

⛅

57°

2mph

2 AM

⛅

56°

5mph

3 AM

⛅

56°

5mph

4 AM

☀️

56°

7mph

5 AM

☀️

56°

7mph

6 AM

☀️

56°

7mph

7 AM

☀️

56°

8mph

8 AM

☀️

58°

8mph

9 AM

☀️

60°

7mph

10 AM

⛅

60°

6mph

11 AM

☀️

61°

7mph

12 PM

☀️

62°

7mph

Summit Conditions

61°F→−1°→60°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 Jul 20, 12:33 AM UTC

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