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Clingmans Dome

Great Smoky Mountains National Park. #Hiking #Mountain #Forest #Nature

  • Distance: 1.2 mi
  • Elevation gain: 338 ft
  • Maximum elevation: 6,631 ft
  • Elevation loss: 338 ft
  • Minimum elevation: 6,293 ft

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  • Distance: 1.2 mi
  • Elevation gain: 338 ft
  • Maximum elevation: 6,631 ft
  • Elevation loss: 338 ft
  • Minimum elevation: 6,293 ft

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Hike through Great Smoky Mountains along Appalachian Trail via Standing Indian, Ridgepole Mountain, Yellow Bald, Wine Spring Bald, Copper Ridge Bald, Cheoah Bald, Wauchecha Bald, Fontana Dam, Thunderhead Mountain, Clingmans Dome, Mount Kephart and Mount Guyot. #Hiking #Mountain #Nature #Forest #Lake

Distance: 144.0 mi • Elevation gain: 29,111 ft • Maximum elevation: 6,604 ft

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🎒Gear Packing Cubes - Organize your backpack efficiently
🪶Wildlife Field Guides - Learn animal tracking and species ID
☀️Outdoor Sunscreen - High protection sunscreen for outdoor activities
🧭Outdoor Navigation Book - Learn advanced navigation skills

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