Mt. Buckley was a much easier side trip along the A.T. southbound from Clingmans Dome (150' less elevation drop). As along the northbound section, there were only a few lookout points. This side of the A.T. also was a bridle path in years past, following the state line between North Carolina and Tennessee for quite a distance. Met some through hikers along the way on this side. The parking lot was understandably packed by the time I left, around 11am. On to Mt. Mitchell!