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Newton Bald, Thomas Ridge, and Clingmans Dome

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  • The Smoky Mountains Hiking Club was formed after a group of outdoor enthusiasts hiked up to Mount LeConte in October 1924. Enjoying the spectacular views, the group returned to establish a formal hiking club to sponsor hikes into the Great Smoky Mountains. The first official club hike was led by Dutch Roth in December 1924. This series includes a detailed description written on the back of each photograph. This photograph, by Albert Gordon "Dutch" Roth (1890-1974), includes three peaks—Newton Bald (at left), Thomas Ridge, and Clingmans Dome—as seen from the Smokemont and Three Forks Trails cross Hughes Ridge. The back of the photograph is stamped “Jim Thompson Co.,” indicating it was probably printed by hiking club member James E. (Jim) Thompson (1880-1976).