Clingmans Dome to Mingus Mill
Hike Number: 188
Area Location: Smoky Mountain National Park
Trailhead Location: Clingmans Parking Lot
Trailend Location: Mingus Mill (Hwy 441)
Hike Type: One Way
Hiking Distance (miles): 26
Difficulty: Very Difficult
Elevation Range: 2,000 / 6,100
Total Elevation Gain: 5,500
Total Elevation Descent: 9,000
Route Map: .\Route\188-MST-ClingmansDome-MingusMill.pdf
Route Profile: .\Profile\188-MST-ClingmansDome-MingusMill.pdf
Download GPX track: \Download\188-Clingmans-Mingus.zip
Trail Description: (A backpack)The Mountains to Sea origination following the AT to Fork Ridge Trail and various trails to Mingus Mill Parking Lot.
Topos: Clingmans Dome
Special Features: Mountain View, lookout tower
Flower Season: June
DriveHead: Westgate Shopping Center
2nd Meeting Place: *None*
Driving Distance(Miles-RT): 150
Driving Directions: I-26 E to I-40 W; US 19 to BRP S; left onto US 441 N. Drop car at Mingus Mill. Continue on US 441; left onto Clingmans Dome Rd.
Notes: 20-mile car shuttle
2-night, 3-day backpack
Hike History: B0904