Archived Outdoors

Clingmans Dome Road opens for the year

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Wednesday, April 01, 2015

out clingmansClingmans Dome Road in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park opened last week, six days ahead of its scheduled April 1 opening.

Mild temperatures the week preceding had allowed park crews to prepare the road ahead of schedule, allowing the 7-mile spur road to 6,643-foot Clingman’s Dome to handle vehicles more quickly. 

More seasonal opening dates for park facilities are online at www.nps.gov/ grsm/planyourvisit/hours.htm.

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