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United StatesNorth CarolinaBryson City
Clingmans Done
Bryson City, North Carolina, USA

Clingmans Done

Length1.5 mi
Elev. Gain413.3 ft
Est. Steps3500
Trail
No cell service
Restrooms
Parking
Drinking water
Places to sit
Kid friendly
Scenic view
Historic site
Forest
Lake or River
Created by angeles

Clingmans Done Introduction

Clingmans Done is a 1.5 mile (3,500-step) route located near Bryson City, North Carolina, USA. This route has an elevation gain of about 413.3 ft and is rated as medium. Find the best walking trails near you in Pacer App.
In the Great Smoky Mountains, climb to the top of the highest point.The views are spectacular!! Clingmans Dome (or Clingman's Dome) is a mountain in the Great Smoky Mountains of Tennessee and North Carolina, in the southeastern United States. At a height of 6,643 feet (2,025 m), it is the highest mountain in Smokies, the highest point in the state of Tennessee and the highest point along the Appalachian Trail of 2,192 miles (3,528 km). It is also the third highest point of the eastern continental part of North America, after the nearby Mount Mitchell (6,684 feet or 2,037 meters) and Mount Craig (6,647 feet or 2,026 meters). I recommend wearing a jacket, the temperature at the top drops considerably. Dogs and bicycles are not allowed, and for wheelchairs the path is too inclined Do not go too early, although the fog is present at any time, noon is (for me) the best time. There are restrooms in the parking lot, and you arrive by Cove Creek Rd.

Waypoints

Start Point

Waypoint 1

At the beginning of the climb there is a souvenir shop where you can get water and trekking sticks.

Waypoint 2

There are places to sit, you can also use large rocks that you find along the way.

Waypoint 3

Here it crosses the highest part of the Appalachian Trail.

Waypoint 4

The observation tower, with 360 * views.

End Point

Comments

Mirela
2024/06/11
Sharon
2024/09/12
Rachel
2024/10/26
Natalie
2025/08/05
Last updated: Dec 1, 2025

Route Details

Length

1.5 mi

Elev. Gain

413.3 ft

Est. Steps

3500
Created by
angeles
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