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Clingmans Dome

Andrews Bald

Bryson City, NC

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In areas that were susceptible to mud and erosion, the Friends of the Smokies helped install elevated boardwalks in sections of the trail to help preserve the area and make traveling along this trail a little easier.

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Andrews Bald Out and Back

Bryson City, NC

Looking south from the AT, you can see Fontana Lake in the distance.

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19.6 mi 31.5 km

Silers Bald Loop

Bryson City, NC

Rays and ridges from Waterrock Knob. Photo by Robert Stephens.

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69.5 mi 111.9 km

Mountains-to-Sea Trail: ...

Rays and ridges from Waterrock Knob. Photo by Robert Stephens.

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50.5 mi 81.3 km

Mountains-to-Sea Trail: ...

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0.8 mi 1.3 km #1 Clingmans Dome Trail Bryson City, NC	0.8 mi 1.3 km	Bryson City, NC	All Clear Update Mostly Dry 50 days ago	8
6.8 mi 11.0 km #2 Welch Ridge Trail Gatlinburg, TN	6.8 mi 11.0 km	Gatlinburg, TN	Unknown Update	1
7.6 mi 12.3 km #3 Goshen Prong Trail Gatlinburg, TN	7.6 mi 12.3 km	Gatlinburg, TN	Unknown Update	3
11.5 mi 18.5 km #4 Forney Creek Trail Bryson City, NC	11.5 mi 18.5 km	Bryson City, NC	Unknown Update	2
5.5 mi 8.8 km #5 Forney Ridge Trail Bryson City, NC	5.5 mi 8.8 km	Bryson City, NC	Unknown Update	2
0.5 mi 0.9 km #6 Clingmans Dome Bypass Trail Bryson City, NC	0.5 mi 0.9 km	Bryson City, NC	Unknown Update	2
5.1 mi 8.3 km #7 Fork Ridge Trail Gatlinburg, TN	5.1 mi 8.3 km	Gatlinburg, TN	Unknown Update	0

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Plenty of mountains to view from Clingman's Dome.

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Plenty of mountains to view from Clingman's Dome.

Sunrise at Clingman's Dome.

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Sunrise at Clingman's Dome.

Looking south from the AT, you can see Fontana Lake in the distance.

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Looking south from the AT, you can see Fontana Lake in the distance.

In areas that were susceptible to mud and erosion, the Friends of the Smokies helped install elevated boardwalks in sections of the trail to help preserve the area and make traveling along this trail a little easier.

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In areas that were susceptible to mud and erosion, the Friends of the Smokies helped install elevated boardwalks in sections of the trail to help preserve the area and make traveling along this trail a little easier.

Bryson City, NC

A foggy day on Andrews Bald.

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A foggy day on Andrews Bald.

Bryson City, NC

Andrew's Bald - 06/09/16

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Andrew's Bald - 06/09/16

Bryson City, NC

Great views from up here.

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Great views from up here.

Bryson City, NC

Sign for Forney Ridge Trail on Andrews Bald.

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Sign for Forney Ridge Trail on Andrews Bald.

Bryson City, NC

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