8/8/2015: Smoky Mountains: Newfound Gap to Clingmans Dome via AT

From Newfound Gap near the Tennessee / North Carolina border, ran roughly eight miles along the Appalachian Trail to Clingmans Dome (6,643′) and back for a total of 16 miles.

Looking out from Clingmans Dome, the highest point in Tennessee, the Smokies, and on the Appalachian Trail.

Looking out from Clingmans Dome, the highest point in Tennessee, the Smokies, and on the Appalachian Trail.

Appalachian Trail heading south from Newfound Gap to Clingmans Dome

Appalachian Trail heading south from Newfound Gap to Clingmans Dome

Along the Alum Cave Trail with Melissa on 8/14/2015.

Along the Alum Cave Trail with Melissa on 8/14/2015.