Kuwohi, Mountain summit in Great Smoky Mountains National Park, United States.
The observation tower at the peak provides views extending up to 100 miles across seven states on days with optimal visibility conditions.
Geographer Arnold Guyot named the peak Clingmans Dome in 1859 to recognize Congressman Thomas Clingman, before its restoration to Kuwohi in 2024.
The Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians considers this mountain sacred, traditionally naming it Kuwohi, which translates to mulberry place in their language.
The access road closes annually from December through March, while the half-mile paved trail to the summit maintains a consistently steep grade.
At 2025 meters, this peak marks the highest point along the entire 2,144-mile Appalachian Trail stretching from Georgia to Maine.
Location: North Carolina
Location: Tennessee
Elevation above the sea: 2,025 m
GPS coordinates: 35.56286,-83.49838
Latest update: May 26, 2025 19:15
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