We couldn’t leave without checking out the view fromClingmans Dome.  It’s THE view in the Smokys.  The day is perfect with clear skies and only lightSmokyMountainblue haze.  We can see mountain landmarks inVirginia,Tennessee, andNorth Carolina.  Beautiful.

We couldn’t resist a short walk out the Appalachian trial.  It runs the narrow ridge right across the Dome with great views on either side.  Each time I set foot on some section of that trail I think how cool it might be to hike it….probably not end to end since a lot of it is in developed areas.. but at least some selection sections.   Sleeping on hard ground and logistics of supplies will likely deter me from ever following through….but who knows!?