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Great Smoky Mountains National Park, Tennessee/North Carolina border · USA
Clingmans Dome
Clingmans Dome is the highest point in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park and in the state of Tennessee, and the highest point on the entire Appalachian Trail. A 45-foot concrete observation tower at the summit, built in 1959, offers 360-degree views that can extend over 100 miles on a clear day. In September 2024 the peak's official federal name was restored to Kuwohi ("mulberry place" in Cherokee), reflecting its long-held sacred significance to the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians.
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