Silers Bald
The cliffs and meadows offer breathtaking views of the Smoky Mountains.
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Silers Bald Details
Situated between Thunderhead Mountain and Clingmans Dome, and split in half by the North Carolina-Tennessee state line, this man-made bald is an interesting addition to any hiker accessing the Appalachian trail or Clingmans Dome. The summit is named after a prosperous North Carolinian who used the cleared summit to graze livestock during the 1800s, and since acquisition by the National Park System has begun to begin the slow process of natural reforestation. Meadows still remain, however, and some of the clearer cliffs and meadows offer breathtaking views of the Smoky Mountains.
Difficulty
High
Distance
4.5 miles
Estimated time
3 hours
Region
N/A
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Kuwohi (Clingmans Dome)
The highest point in the Great Smoky Mountains.
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Andrews Bald
This alpine meadow is one of the two maintained by the park.
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Clingmans Dome Trail
Accessible by both a paved road and a number of hiking trails.
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Clingmans Dome Visitor Center
Open April through November.
0.4 mi away
Great Smoky Mountains
A mountain range rising along the Tennessee-North Carolina border and a a subrange of the Appalachian Mountains.
