Question: What are the highest and lowest points of the Appalachian Trail in North Carolina?
Answer: The highest point of the Appalachian Trail in North Carolina, at 6,643 feet, is Kuwohi (formerly known as Clingmans Dome). The lowest point, at 1,674 feet, is in the Nantahala River Gorge area. The North Carolina section of the Appalachian Trail features a dramatic elevation range of 1,674–6,643 feet through national forests and the Smokies.
