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We took our trip late in the afternoon, the drive up to the parking lot is long and slow but worth every minute. The views from the parking lot are already breathtaking and the walk of .5 miles to the overlook tower is steep but a good...
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This is a steep climb up a paved walkway in the clouds! You get a great view of the clouds from the lookout tower. There is a restroom at the parking lot level. There is no admission fee to get in this park!
From journal Smokey Mountains in August 2005
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Newfound Gap Road, which runs straight through the middle of the Smokies National Park, leads you to several visitor attractions. As this is the only main road it does get very busy at certain times of the day and especially during the summer and...
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From journal Smoky Mountain Getaway
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The trail up to Clingman's Dome, the highest point in the Smokies, is paved but very steep. I rested several times on the way up. The view is spectacular from the viewing station at the top. On the way up you can see all the damage that acid rain...
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From journal The Great Smoky Mountains