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Clingmans Dome Hike

4.924 reviews

  • 4 hours
  • Free cancellation up to 24h before
  • Guided in English
  • Instant confirmation

Highlights

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.

Inclusions

What's included

  • Bottled water
  • Snacks

What's not

  • GSMNP Parking Pass

Cancellation

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.

Reviews

4.9

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Know before you go

Meeting point
Guests will meet their guide and follow in their own car to the trailhead. The scenic drive to the trailhead takes approximately 45 minutes.
Pickup
Everyone meets at the starting point; there is no pickup.
Ticket type
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group size
Up to 6 travellers
Operated by
Smoky Mountain Guides
  • 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.

How it compares in Gatlinburg

  • Its from-price is 318% above the median of the 39 experiences we list in Gatlinburg.
  • It is longer than most of them.
  • By number of reviews it ranks 18 of 39.
  • The operator lists free cancellation on it.

About Gatlinburg

Gatlinburg is a Tennessee mountain town at the gateway to Great Smoky Mountains National Park, with craft studios, scenic drives and Appalachian woods.

Gatlinburg sits in a narrow valley of eastern Tennessee at the entrance to Great Smoky Mountains National Park, one of the most visited national parks in the United States. Its main street is lined with shops, candy makers, pancake houses and attractions, and an aerial tram climbs to a ski area on the mountain above.

Top-ranked sights in Gatlinburg: Gatlinburg Space Needle.

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