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

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

United States > North Carolina > Swain County

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…

Distance: 1.3 mi • Elevation gain: 106 m • Maximum elevation: 2,021 m