Mount Collins
| Mount Collins | |
|---|---|
Mount Collins, looking west from Newfound Gap Road | |
| Highest point | |
| Elevation | 6,188 ft (1,886 m) |
| Prominence | 470 feet (143 m) |
| Coordinates | 35°35′12.51″N 83°28′20.56″W / 35.5868083°N 83.4723778°W |
| Geography | |
| Location | |
| Parent range | Great Smoky Mountains |
| Topo map | USGS Clingmans Dome |
| Climbing | |
| Easiest route | Hike |
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 Kuwohi 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.