Clingman’s Dome



After a slow morning routine (aided in part by 45 degrees outside), we drove to Clingman’s Dome at 6,600 feet elevation. The parking area was pretty full, and completely full by the time we left. We left the Toyota in a parking area several miles away and drive up in Sprinty. We did the .5 mile hike to the observation tower. Even did about 10 feet of the Appalachian Trail.





Our plans to do some other hikes and stay at Elkmont campground were thwarted by the lack of parking at the trailheads (even for just the Toyota) and campsites. A lot of other people were out enjoying the wonderful treasure that is the Great Smoky Mountain National Park. Even the visitor center parking lot was full. So tonight we are in a RV part north of Pigeon Forge, TN. Got one of the last 9 available sites in a RV Park with 300 sites. Enjoying cell service to catch up and post.

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