Newfound Gap
local_activityAttractions - Theme Parks

Newfound Gap

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location_onNational Park scheduleOpen 24 Hours timer1-2 hours
Scenic Views

About

At 5,046 feet, Newfound Gap marks where US-441 crosses the state line, offering accessible panoramic views and the Rockefeller Memorial where FDR dedicated the park in 1940. The Appalachian Trail crosses here. short hikes in either direction are possible. The drive from Gatlinburg takes approximately 30 minutes via scenic Newfound Gap Road. Restrooms available. Temperatures run 10-15 degrees cooler than lower elevations. No entrance fee required.

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Address
Hwy 441, GSMNP (~15 mi from Gatlinburg)
schedule
Hours
Open 24 Hours
timer
Typical Visit
1-2 hours

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