Clingmans Dome is not only the high point of the Great Smoky Mountains: It’s also the highest peak in Tennessee!
The second-highest peak in the Great Smoky Mountains is basically the polar opposite of Clingmans Dome.
No fewer than five major hiking trails access the top of Mount LeConte via long day hikes: the Alum Cave Trail, Rainbow Falls Trail, Bullhead Trail, Trillium Gap Trail, and Boulevard Trail. This is one of the most challenging summits to reach!
It lies just a short distance west of Clingmans Dome en route to Silers Bald, and the AT passes right over the mostly forested summit.
Mount Love offers even fewer views than Mount Buckley given its heavy timber, but it’s also easily “bagged” from Clingmans Dome, lying just to the northeast along the Appalachian Trail.
If you’re looking for a bit of adventure and some Gatlinburg elevation, make sure to check out Gatlinburg’s tallest peaks below! You can share this post with a friend who loves the outdoors by clicking on one of the social media icons at the bottom of this page. We hope you enjoy your time in Gatlinburg, and please let us know if there is anything we can do to help make your stay even more enjoyable!
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