Newfound Gap Gatlinburg TN

Newfound Gap

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Newfound Gap in Great Smoky Mountains National Park is the lowest drivable pass through the Great Smoky Mountains. Standing at an elevation of …

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Aug 15, 2024
Beautiful views. Would suggest stopping at the Luftee lookout. This lookout had the best views on the whole road. We spent a half hour taking in the view from this lookout and the ever changing co… Full review by Tc T
Jun 18, 2024
We loved driving the "Gap" road over the mountains!! So much fun and excellent views! They have several pull off areas where you can get out and take breathtaking pictures!!! Highly recommend! Full review by CoopJen
Oct 28, 2023
The parking lot for the overlook is relative bigger, we circled the parking lot twice and found a parking spot. The scenery is great, you can the blue smoky mountains here. Full review by LisaMNUSA
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True to its name, the Newfound Gap is a mountainous pass that was discovered more recently (1872 to be exact) than the other pas…
cityseeker.com
Newfound Gap (el. 5048 ft./1539 m.) is a mountain pass located near the center of the Great Smoky Mountains National Park of the …
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Elevation:5,048 ft (1,539 m)
Located:North Carolina

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Can I park my car overnight at Newfound gap? I am planning on hiking to Clingman's dome and stay overnight at …
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Can I park my car overnight at Newfound gap? I am planning on hiking to Clingman's dome and stay overnight at Mt.Collins Shelter on the way back. But I don't have a place to park my car other than Newfound gap. Please suggest me if there is a better option to park my car. Thanks a lot in advance.
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We came back thru this area late at night and there were cars parked in the parking lot. We got out to see the stars, amazing view of the night sky there!! I’d double check at the …
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We came back thru this area late at night and there were cars parked in the parking lot. We got out to see the stars, amazing view of the night sky there!! I’d double check at the Welcome Center to make sure. Plus they have a lot of information on the area and maps too. Have Fun!
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Is the Newfound Gap accessible during Winter, around late February - early March, if I'm driving from Downtown …
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Is the Newfound Gap accessible during Winter, around late February - early March, if I'm driving from Downtown Gatlinburg?
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As long as the park is open then you can drive up to Newfound Gap. Theres a TN/NC side marker for pictures. There's also restrooms.
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How long does it take to get from Gatlinburg to Clingmans Dome?
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the answer you have received is totally accurate. I go up about 5 to 6 times a year. it is hard not to stop too as each time and season of the year has different perspectives from the …
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the answer you have received is totally accurate. I go up about 5 to 6 times a year. it is hard not to stop too as each time and season of the year has different perspectives from the same placement of view.
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