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Quote: We took our trip late in the afternoon, the drive up to the parking lot is long and slow but worth every minute. The views from the parking lot are already breathtaking and the walk of .5 miles to the overlook tower is steep but a good... Read the full Clingmans Dome review
Quote: This is the highest point in the Smokies at 6,643 feet. It is a 1-mile round-trip steep incline to the top, where Clingman's Dome observatory is.There were several folks who made use of the few benches along the steeply paved trail.Unfortunately for... Read the full Clingmans Dome review
From journal Tennessee Smoky Mountains Vacation
Quote: This is a steep climb up a paved walkway in the clouds! You get a great view of the clouds from the lookout tower. There is a restroom at the parking lot level. There is no admission fee to get in this park!
From journal Smokey Mountains in August 2005
Quote: This is the highest point in the park. You enjoy a pleasant drive up the mountain. There is a paved parking lot, observation deck, etc., at the top. On a rainy day, you won't be able to see much, which, unfortunately, it was when we went. The drive... Read the full Clingmans Dome review
From journal Gatlinburg - Waterfalls, Wildlife, and Nature
Quote: Newfound Gap Road, which runs straight through the middle of the Smokies National Park, leads you to several visitor attractions. As this is the only main road it does get very busy at certain times of the day and especially during the summer and... Read the full Clingmans Dome review
From journal Smoky Mountain Getaway
Quote: The trail up to Clingman's Dome, the highest point in the Smokies, is paved but very steep. I rested several times on the way up. The view is spectacular from the viewing station at the top. On the way up you can see all the damage that acid rain... Read the full Clingmans Dome review
From journal The Great Smoky Mountains