The highest point on the Appalachian Trail has a new name.
Official Name Change - Clingmans Dome becomes Kuwohi
Official Name Change - Clingmans Dome becomes Kuwohi
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Clingmans Dome is now Kuwohi
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TEO
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From the article linked above:
The mountain became known as Clingmans Dome following an 1859 survey by geographer Arnold Guyot [Ed. emphasis added], named for Thomas Lanier Clingman who was a lawyer, U.S. Representative and Senator from North Carolina, and Confederate Brigadier General.
The mountain became known as Clingmans Dome following an 1859 survey by geographer Arnold Guyot [Ed. emphasis added], named for Thomas Lanier Clingman who was a lawyer, U.S. Representative and Senator from North Carolina, and Confederate Brigadier General.
Daniel Eagan
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Fine with me. That's a horrible summit anyway.
Agreed. But not really any different than any peak with a road to near the summit. Last time I was there (last summer), I heard some complaints that the hike from the parking lot was too long. LOL.
Anyway, the 7.9 mile one way hike on the AT from Newfound Gap is real nice. Had pretty much a solo backcountry experience until I emerged at the mall at Christmastime energy on the summit. Much like Mount Washington in that regard.
I have posted this before. It's a Dirtbag Diary episode on the politics of changing mountain names. Simply brilliant! Nuanced, great story telling. Absolutely worth the listen.
"Two Mountains"
https://dirtbagdiaries.com/two-mountains/
"Two Mountains"
https://dirtbagdiaries.com/two-mountains/
A Confederate general in 1859?
Not the worst state high point I’ve visited. Before they “modernized” Mt Sassafras SC, we were met with a cell tower laying next to the USGS marker. PA had graffiti and a damaged summit spike; MS and KY we’re equally unimpressive.
The concrete structure on top of what is now called Kuhowi is an abomination intended for tourists. You can do a relatively easy 3.6 mile round trip hike from that summit area to Andrews Bald which is a nice open viewpoint and much less crowded than the former Dome. I think the Flame Azaleas (bright orange) bloom in June.
SpencerVT
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I agree. Clingman’s Dome isn’t that great. Mount LeConte in Tennessee is so awesome and substantially better than Clingman’s.
OnAClearDay
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Derp!
Thank you. Spelling has been corrected in thread title and OP!
Thank you. Spelling has been corrected in thread title and OP!
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