Great Smoky Mountains National Park is one of the most pristine natural areas in the East. It offers breathtaking mountain scenery, including panoramic views, rushing mountain streams, and mature hardwood forests stretching to the horizon. The Appalachian Mountains are among the oldest mountains in the world, and the Smokies are among the tallest mountains in the Appalachian chain. Inside the park, elevations range from about 875' to 6,643', with sixteen peaks rising more than 5,000 feet. The park's highest summit, Clingmans Dome, is the third tallest peak east of the Mississippi River.
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Fantastic views of the Smokies like this
are everywhere in this park.
This is a great hike up to the observation tower.
You can see into 3 states from the top!
I love it that dogs are allowed in the National Parks!
The Appalachian Trail is one of the longest continuous footpaths in the world. The trail winds more than 2,150 miles through 14 states (Georgia to Maine). Few stretches are more remote or difficult than the section through the Great Smokies. These are some of the highest ridges in the Appalachians, paralleling the Tennessee-North Carolina border for 70 miles.
This is a particularly beautiful part of the AT.
Moare amazing views of the mountains.
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