Seasonal Road Schedule - U.S. National Park Service
May 29, 2025 · One-way, gravel road that begins at the Balsam Mountain Picnic Area and connects to Straight Fork Road. Motorhomes, buses, and vans longer than 25 feet, plus passenger vehicles towing trailers are prohibited.
Hike to Kuwohi - U.S. National Park Service
Dec 11, 2024 · Kuwohi Road (formerly known as Clingmans Dome Road) is closed in winter. Length. 1 mile (1.6 km) roundtrip. Parking & Trailhead. Consider a shuttle or park at the end of Kuwohi Road (formerly known as Clingmans Dome Road). The trail leaves from near the visitor information center.
Kuwohi & Newfound Gap Area - U.S. National Park Service
Apr 9, 2025 · The Appalachian Trail and other trails wind through spruce-fir forest, and at the very top, via Kuwohi Road (formerly Clingmans Dome Road), is a small visitor center and popular lookout tower providing panoramic views.
Current Road, Facility, Trail & Backcountry Cautions and Closures
May 7, 2025 · This overlook on Newfound Gap Road is temporarily closed while maintenance crews assess cracks in the pavement and sidewalk. The overlook will reopen as soon as National Park Service and Federal Highway Administration …
Clingmans Dome Road to Open for the Season on April 8
Great Smoky Mountains National Park announced that the seasonal opening of Clingmans Dome Road will be delayed until April 8. The delay in opening is necessary to complete repairs to improve drainage in the main parking area, including a culvert replacement and roadway patching.
US 441/Newfound Gap Road in Great Smoky Mountains National …
Jan 20, 2025 · Kuwohi Road (formerly Clingmans Dome Road) will also open tomorrow. While the park has assessed high-use areas and trails for hazard and downed trees, visitors should exercise extra caution as they hike and explore the park.
GSMNP staff assess conditions following impacts from Hurricane …
Jan 20, 2025 · Parson Branch Road due to Flint Gap Fire impacts The park is supporting surrounding communities and staff severely impacted by the storm. Additional updates will be shared on the park website .
Clingmans Dome Road season opening delayed until April 11
Apr 7, 2022 · As a reminder, after opening for the season, single-lane closures will be in effect on Clingmans Dome Road through Friday, September 2, 2022. Visitors should expect traffic delays throughout the pavement preservation project.
Kuwohi name restored to the highest peak in the Smokies
Jan 20, 2025 · The U.S. Board of Geographic Names voted today in favor of the formal request submitted by the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians (EBCI) to change the name of Clingmans Dome (FID #1326387) to Kuwohi (pronounced koo-WHOA-hee).
Visitor Centers - U.S. National Park Service
Four visitor centers are located within the national park at Sugarlands, Oconaluftee, Cades Cove, and Clingmans Dome. The park has two historic gristmills , Cable Mill and Mingus Mill, that provide demonstrations of corn meal milling.