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Kuwohi Trail to Observation Tower in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park

The hike to the Kuwohi Observation Tower offers stunning panoramic views from the highest point in the park, previously known as Clingmans Dome. As you ascend the paved, yet steep, trail, you'll be rewarded with vistas of expansive mountain ranges, including Sugarland Mountain and the Elkmont area. On clear days, the 360-degree views extend for miles, offering a breathtaking perspective of the surrounding wilderness, making it a popular spot for both sunrise and sunset. #Hiking #Mountain #Overlook #Forest #Nature

  • Distance: 2.1 Km
  • Elevation gain: 106 m
  • Maximum elevation: 2,021 m
  • Elevation loss: 111 m
  • Minimum elevation: 1,910 m
  • Moving time: 27 m 51 s
  • Moving speed: 4.5 Km/h
  • Maximum speed: 6.6 Km/h
  • Total time: 29 m 42 s
  • Global speed: 4.3 Km/h

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Trail profile

  • Distance: 2.1 Km
  • Elevation gain: 106 m
  • Maximum elevation: 2,021 m
  • Elevation loss: 111 m
  • Minimum elevation: 1,910 m
  • Moving time: 27 m 51 s
  • Moving speed: 4.5 Km/h
  • Maximum speed: 6.6 Km/h
  • Total time: 29 m 42 s
  • Global speed: 4.3 Km/h

About this trail

Name: Kuwohi Trail to Observation Tower in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park trail, distance, elevation, map, profile, GPS track

Start: Kuwohi Trail, Swain County, North Carolina, United States (35.55709 -83.49621)

End: Kuwohi Road Primary Parking, Swain County, North Carolina, United States (35.55653 -83.49614)

Coordinates: 35.55653 -83.49971 35.56305 -83.49605

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Gear up for your next adventure:

📷Outdoor Action Camera - Capture high-elevation views and rugged adventures
🎒Backpack Rain Cover - External shield to keep your entire pack dry
🔦LED Headlamp - Hands-free lighting for early morning starts or late finishes
🕶️Polarized Sunglasses - Reduces glare from snow and water at high elevations
🧳Compression Sacks - Maximize space in your backpack by shrinking gear

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