
Appalachian Trail: Newfound Gap to Kuwohi
★ 4.8 (0 reviews)· Great Smoky Mountains, TN
Distance
7.9 mi
Elevation
1,660 ft
Est. Time
~6h
Point to Point
Hard
Features
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About
A classic 7.9-mile section of the Appalachian Trail along the highest ridgeline in the Smokies. Starts at Newfound Gap (5,046 ft) and follows the spine of the range past Mount Collins to Kuwohi (Clingmans Dome), the highest point on the entire AT at 6,643 ft. Spruce-fir forests, rocky balds, and panoramic views in clear weather.
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Illustrated map
Newfound Gap → Kuwohi
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