Clingman's Dome, Appalachian Trail (NC, TN)

Sevier County, Tennessee, United States

7.6 miles (12.2 km) · 2,652 ft elevation gain · Point to Point · trail · Route

How long it takes

Moving time for a runner at each flat-ground pace, from the grade of every 100 m of the route. Stops are not included.

Flat-ground paceMoving time
8:00/mi (4:58/km)1 h 31 min
10:00/mi (6:13/km)1 h 53 min
12:00/mi (7:27/km)2 h 16 min
14:00/mi (8:42/km)2 h 39 min

Route facts

Distance7.6 mi (12.2 km)
Elevation gain2,652 ft (808 m)
Average gain350 ft per mile (66 m per km)
Longest climb1.9 mi, 953 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade22.2%
Runnable43% of the route
Climbs / descents4 climbs, 1 descents
Profile shapeSteady climb
Difficulty score18.5 of 100
Surfacetrail
Route shapePoint to Point
TypeRoute

Grade breakdown

Grade bandShare of route
Flat4%
Mild uphill20%
Moderate uphill12%
Steep uphill33%
Mild downhill11%
Moderate downhill8%
Steep downhill13%

Questions about Clingman's Dome, Appalachian Trail (NC, TN)

How long does it take to run Clingman's Dome, Appalachian Trail (NC, TN)?

At a flat-ground pace of 10:00/mi (6:13/km), Clingman's Dome, Appalachian Trail (NC, TN) takes about 1 h 53 min of moving time. At 8:00/mi (4:58/km) it takes about 1 h 31 min, and at 12:00/mi (7:27/km) about 2 h 16 min. The times come from the grade of every 100 m of the route. Stops are not included.

How much elevation gain does Clingman's Dome, Appalachian Trail (NC, TN) have?

Clingman's Dome, Appalachian Trail (NC, TN) has 2,652 ft (808 m) of elevation gain over 7.6 miles (12.2 km). That averages 350 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Clingman's Dome, Appalachian Trail (NC, TN)?

The difficulty score for Clingman's Dome, Appalachian Trail (NC, TN) is 18.5 of 100. That is harder than 91% of routes at a similar distance. About 43% of the route is runnable at typical trail effort; the rest is steep enough that most runners hike.

What is the longest climb on Clingman's Dome, Appalachian Trail (NC, TN)?

The longest climb on Clingman's Dome, Appalachian Trail (NC, TN) runs 1.9 miles (3.1 km) and gains 953 ft (290 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 22.2%.

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