0421Īn 8-mile strenuous roundtrip hike, the sight of Ramsey Cascades makes every mile and bit of elevation gain worth it. Cascading waterfalls Ramsey Cascades – strenuous Ramsey Cascades Photo: Wikimedia Commons/Zach N. When you hit the 4.5-mile point, the trail narrows in what is referred to as “The Narrows.” Within a half-mile, you will find yourself on top of Silers Bald with excellent views of Fontana Lake. 5-miles to the top of Clingmans Dome from the parking area, you will head west, passing through beech, fir and spruce trees while catching views of Mount Buckley, which reaches 6,575 feet. Getting to Silers Bald, a 5,607-foot-high peak, is a fantastic 10-mile out-and-back ridgeline hike that begins at Clingmans Dome, the highest point on the Appalachian Trail. I want to work for my view Silers Bald – challenging and long trail Mountain Laurel Buds on Silers Bald along the Appalachian Trail Photo: iStock It’s always a good idea to check the park website or talk to a ranger at a visitor center to find out if the trail you want to hike is open or closed because of trail maintenance, wildlife sightings or weather-related damage. What do you most want to see at Great Smoky Mountains National Park? Here are some of our favorites to explore in the park.
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