Mount Guyot, Mountain summit in Great Smoky Mountains National Park, United States
Description
Mount Guyot is a summit in Great Smoky Mountains National Park sitting on the Tennessee-North Carolina border and rises to about 2,018 meters (6,625 feet). It features dense forests of conifers spreading across its twin peaks, creating a heavily wooded landscape.
History
The peak was named in 1858 after Swiss geographer Arnold Guyot, who studied the regional geography. This naming spurred later expeditions that provided accurate measurements of the mountain's elevation.
Culture
Its remote setting has kept the mountain largely undisturbed, and the old-growth forests here show visitors what the original Appalachian landscape looked like before human development changed the region.
Practical
Hikers can reach the summit via several established trails that vary in difficulty and length. The routes are challenging and require good physical condition, so plan accordingly for a full day of hiking.
Did you know?
It ranks as the fourth-highest peak in the eastern United States but receives fewer visitors because it has no direct road or parking area at the summit. This isolation keeps it quieter than other major peaks in the region.
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