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The Smoky Mountains National Park holds an abundance of rock climbing spots and routes. High cliffs, steep slopes, and an abundance of wild beauty cover the park. Come here to climb quality rocks, but also come for interesting training courses. Upgrade your climbing capabilities such as how to place and remove traditional gear, hang belays and improve your technical movements.

Vibrant flora

The Smoky Mountains National Park is packed with colourful and vibrant flora. There are 3 basic zones: hardwood forests in the valleys and lower slopes, northern hardwood forests in the higher slopes, and spruce-fir forest at the peak elevations. Wildflowers flourish in the valleys and mountains, such as orchids, bee balm, and Dutchman’s breeches and a collection of trilliums.

Iconic wildlife

The national park is home to the iconic black bear, which has come to symbolise the Smoky Mountains, which you can easily identify within the park’s literature. The region is also home to a whole host of other wildlife, such as the white-tailed deer, bobcat, cougar, coyote, red fox and European boar. The park host 66 species of mammals, 240 species of birds, 60 species of fish and 40 species of reptiles in total.

Iconic wildlife

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Standing along the state border between North Carolina and Tennessee in the southeast of the US are the Great Smoky Mountains. The mountain range is part of the larger Appalachian Mountains, and is mostly protected within the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. The high point of the Smokies is Clingmans Dome, which rises to 2,025 meters above sea level, making it the highest peak in Tennessee.

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What’s the weather like?

The mountain range rises from the surrounding low terrain, which means that it receives a high amount of rain and snow.

Language

English.

Currency

US dollar.

Country Code

+1.

Best time to visit

Visit between May and September for ideal rock climbing conditions.

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Best time to visit

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