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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: 1.3 mi
- Elevation gain: 348 ft
- Maximum elevation: 6,631 ft
- Elevation loss: 364 ft
- Minimum elevation: 6,266 ft
- Moving time: 27 m 51 s
- Moving speed: 2.8 mph
- Maximum speed: 4.1 mph
- Total time: 29 m 42 s
- Global speed: 2.6 mph
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Trail profile
- Distance: 1.3 mi
- Elevation gain: 348 ft
- Maximum elevation: 6,631 ft
- Elevation loss: 364 ft
- Minimum elevation: 6,266 ft
- Moving time: 27 m 51 s
- Moving speed: 2.8 mph
- Maximum speed: 4.1 mph
- Total time: 29 m 42 s
- Global speed: 2.6 mph
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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
Topography: Swain County topographic map, elevation, terrain
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