Course:
12 hours
12 laps
15 miles
7,140 Feet Elevation Gain and Loss!

Inspiration: Highest Summit on The Appalachian Trail
Significance: Formerly known as "Clingmans Dome", the U.S. Board of Geographic Names voted in 2024, in favor of the formal request submitted by the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians to change the name of Clingmans Dome to Kuwohi.

Kuwohi is the Cherokee name for the mountain and translates to “mulberry place.” In Cherokee syllabary, the name is ᎫᏬᎯ.  The National Park Service strongly supported the name restoration and applauds the decision, which also received support from local communities and governments.

Do this all in one really hard day! Perfect if you only have the time for one day. Trek all day with your new tribe.
Participation: Individual Mountain Athletes, Trail Buddy, and Trail Team
Description: You may have to trek past sunset to get up and down the mountain until you reach the elevation gain (and loss) equivalent to the highest mountain in the Great Smoky Mountains on the Appalachian Trail in NC / TN USA.
Type: Power-hike | Trail Run | Endurance Challenge | Ski Slope Loop