Atomic6

What an incredible weather day in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park yesterday. After nearly two weeks of rain it finally cleared up a few days ago We brought a picnic lunch and took some photos. The elevation at the tower is approx 6000'. Temps ranged from 56 in the morning to 81 in the afternoon at the lower elevations. We live just an hour away from the national park, and Blue Ridge Pkwy which we took on the way home. For those coming to this area all I can suggest as a tip is to avoid the weekends if possible, and that includes the nearby Tail of the Dragon. Just too busy during the peak season of May to October. We did see a few C7 Corvettes during the day and I remembered to do the wave to one of them. He waved back!

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Jeff T.

A beautiful spot! I read the walk path to the top is closed, repaving?

Great pics, thanks!

jrose7004

Thanks for the pics!

GM Owner

That's a nice place . Man it is a work out walking up there !

J3TVETTE

I was there last year and had a blast. What a beautiful place with amazing scenery. I'm very jealous right now sitting behind the desk typing this. The next chance I get I'm going to get back out there.

Atomic6

It's all finished now, including the road and parking lot.

Atomic6

Yes, huffing & puffing is expected. Many benches (human pullouts ) along the half mile climb.

Atomic6

We retired here in 2002 after spending our entire lives in the Tampa area. No regrets except for Jan/Feb when it's no fun here most of the time.

Rico7142

Wow! Awesome pics.. That is some gorgeous scenery

RICH 28

I've been there about 5 or 6 times. I drive up from Orlando, and hope to move to the area someday.

Frankie15

Thanks for sharing! AO is such a beautiful color.

marinablu67

I guess the grass is always greener somewhere else! We've been snowbirds coming down to FL from NY for the last 9 years, and finally sold the house in upstate NY last August, and moved to the Tampa area. I've had enough snow and cold to last me a lifetime, and love it here. Just make sure you retire before moving here though! This is definitely convertible country, and great back country roads!

lovinmyls1

Did the Dragon two years ago on my 67 birthday and it was mid-week and great! Went to parking lot of Clingmans Dome, got out of my C6 and nearly got blown off by the wind! It was 80 something when I started up and 40 something in the parking lot. All the bathrooms had lines of people waiting to change from shorts and Tee shirts to heavier clothing. Be prepared for a temp change AND fantastic scenery!

1bdvet

Thanks for sharing!

russ472

yeah, that walk from the parking lot to the dome is pretty brutal. it will definitely call you out if you are out of shape.lol

Zero_6

Nice, I've been there too.

SixAddict

Nice photos and sweet color vette. Enjoy.

Jeff T.

LOL, it will bust your a$$ if you're in shape!!

hydrasport

We were there the day after an early snowfall. Roads were clear.

Atomic6

Those early snowfalls in the park are a treat. Autumn colors with snow on them. Sweet photo!