Kuwohi
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This high point in the Great Smoky Mountains is said to be home to the chief of all bears.

šŸ“œ High point in Great Smoky Mountains, 6,644 feet, straddling Tennessee-North Carolina border.
šŸ” Offers sweeping 360-degree views from a 50-foot-tall concrete observation tower built in 1959.
ā›°ļø The name Kuwohi means 'mulberry place' in Cherokee, and legend says it was home to White Bear, chief of all bears.

Why Go

šŸžļø Panoramic views from observation tower
šŸš¶ High-elevation solitude on bypass trail
šŸ“š Learn about Cherokee heritage and place name repatriation

Why Avoid

šŸŒ«ļø Often fogged out due to high elevation
šŸš— Extreme crowding and limited parking
šŸš« Pets not allowed on trail

šŸ…æļø Parking

Parking tag required for more than 15 minutes.
Consider shuttle due to crowding.

šŸš» Toilets

Pit toilets near parking lot (closed in winter).

šŸš« Closed

Road closed in winter.

Last updated 6 days ago

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