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Clingmans Dome Hike | 4 hours

10 Reviews | Gatlinburg
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Clingmans Dome Hike
2 Adults x $240.00
$480.00
Approx Total
$480.00

Inclusions / Exclusions

  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: English
  • Bottled water
  • Snacks
  • GSMNP Parking Pass

Overview

On this hike a knowledgeable guide will discuss the plant and animal life of the Great Smoky Mountains as well as the history of the people that called this area home. We'll hike the highest section of the Appalachian Trail through dense spruce-fir forest and climb the Clingmans Dome observation tower at 6,643 feet for a 360 degree view of the Great Smoky Mountains.

Meeting points

Guests will meet their guide and follow in their own car to the trailhead. The scenic drive to the trailhead takes approximately 45 minutes.

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

An excellent opportunity to experience on of the true gems of the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. Clingman's Dome is the highest point in the Smokies with 360 degree views of the surrounding southern Appalachians. The route this hike takes is off the beaten path so the hiker is able to get away from the masses but still enjoy the same views from the top of a manmade structure. This hike can be steep in some sections but the reward is worth the extra effort. SMG staff will share with you the diversity on a small and large scale and what makes up the high elevations of the Smokies. Also, you will learn about invasive species that have attacked the upper reaches of the park and the outlook of that for the future. As we approach the highest summit in Tennessee, we will be on the scenic Appalachian trail and spend ample time exploring vistas hearing stories. Please note that you will be following the guide from the meeting location to the trailhead. You will need a parking pass for Great Smoky Mountains National Park. Details about the pass can be found here

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Additional Info

  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • GSMNP Parking Pass Required- A parking pass from GSMNP is required for this activity. Details about the parking pass including online purchases can be found at https://www.nps.gov/grsm/planyourvisit/fees.htm

Free Cancellation

October 28100% refund
October 29No refund

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  • Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
  • This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
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Worth it!

Published on Jan, 2025

We climbed to the top of the Clingmans Dome. We are in our 60's and believe me it wasn't easy, but we did it! The hike to the actual dome is paved, but it is quite the trek and fairly steep. There are plenty of places to stop and rest along the way. We used our trekking poles Make sure you take water. We arrived on a weekday around 10:00am in late October and were able to find a parking space. It was packed when we left with a long line to get in. Get there early! The views at the top were worth it!

You can see forever on a clear day

Published on Dec, 2024

Very cool spot. If you’re in Gatlinburg on a hot day, like I was - it was 94, we came up to Clingmans Dome and it was 75. Awesome. Walked up the 1/4 mile paved path, it is steep. But there are benches to rest on if needed. Once up there, it was a beautiful clear day and you could see forever. I think you can see 7 states up there. Half way up I seen a big lake to the left. I was told that was Fontana dam and though it looked close, it’s like 25 miles away. The Dragons Tail is over there. So we drove over there next. Good times.

High praise from the highest point on the AT!!

Published on Jul, 2024

Wes lead a small group from our church during a filming project we were doing and he was super knowledgeable and passionate about the Smoky Mountains, the AT, and hiking in general. Would recommend him to anyone!!

Thumbs up to Smoky Mountain Guides!

Published on May, 2024

We had an absolutely amazing experience taking our tour with Smoky Mountain Guides. Pre-tour Kindel was very helpful advising us on which tour to book. We did a custom tour wherein we combined the Clingman's Dome hike with the Classic tour. Wes was our tour guide/fearless leader. We were in very good and capable hands. Wes was knowledgeable, friendly, and witty. It is obvious that he has a passion for the Smoky Mountains, and we benefitted from the fact that he loves his job. It was so nice to have someone to answer all the many questions we had while we peered at the breath-taking mountains, landscapes, flowers, structures, etc. I can't say enough about how pleased we were with Smoky Mountain Guides.

Smokey Mountain Hike With Wes

Published on May, 2024

My son and I decided to do a spring hike to Clingmans Dome . Wes our guide knew we wanted a more back country experience and took us on a great hike and shared lots of stories and facts about hiking in the Smokey Mountains, It was so beautiful!!

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