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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
42°
Feels 35°FSummit · 6,643 ft
6:18 AM8:45 PM
CLEAR

Wind

11mph

Precip

0%

Humid

70%

Elev Δ

+300ft

12-Hour Temp Trend

42°57°

Hourly Forecast

7 AM

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42°

6mph

8 AM

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47°

4mph

9 AM

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49°

5mph

10 AM

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51°

7mph

11 AM

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51°

7mph

12 PM

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51°

7mph

1 PM

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53°

5mph

2 PM

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54°

5mph

3 PM

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55°

3mph

4 PM

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56°

2mph

5 PM

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57°

3mph

6 PM

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57°

4mph

Summit Conditions

43°F→−1°→42°F

Wet lapse rate: 2.7°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 Jun 4, 6:32 AM UTC

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