Mount Collins
Mount Collins is a mountain in the Great Smoky Mountains, located in the Southeastern United States. It has an elevation of 6,188 feet (1,886 m) above sea level. Located along the Appalachian Trail between Clingmans Dome and Newfound Gap, the mountain is a popular destination for thru-hikers. A backcountry shelter and a major trail junction are located along the mountain's northeastern slope. The mountain's summit is covered by a southern Appalachian spruce–fir forest.
| Mount Collins | |
|---|---|
Mount Collins, looking west from Newfound Gap Road | |
| Highest point | |
| Elevation | 6,188 ft (1,886 m) |
| Prominence | 465 ft (142 m) |
| Coordinates | 35°35′11″N 83°28′22″W |
| Geography | |
| Location | Swain County, North Carolina / Sevier County, Tennessee, U.S. |
| Parent range | Great Smoky Mountains |
| Topo map | USGS Clingmans Dome |
| Climbing | |
| Easiest route | Hike |
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