Newfound Gap, Tennessee, United States
5.0 (251 reviews) Monday: 12:00 AM - 11:59 PM Spent < 1 hour Ranking #5 in Great Smoky Mountains National Park Scenic Drives
Spectacular Winter Scenery
Newfound Gap in Great Smoky Mountains National Park is the lowest drivable pass through the Great Smoky Mountains. Standing at an elevation of 5,048 feet. Newfound Gap captures the essence of the Smokies: like the Park, it lies half in Tennessee and half in North Carolina. Newfound Gap provides wonderful mountain views atop this high ridge. Clothed in a mixture of spruce-fir and northern hardwood forests it supports a wide variety of plant and animal life. Millions of people drive through Newfound Gap annually. Also at Newfound Gap is the Rockefeller Memorial. A two-tiered stone structure, this monument is a thank you to the Rockefeller family's $5 million donation to complete the Park's land acquisition. Without this generous gift, the dream of a Great Smoky Mountains National Park would remain unfulfilled. It was at this spot in 1934 that President Roosevelt dedicated the National Park.
Address
Newfound Gap Road, Great Smoky Mountains National Park, TN 37738
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Website
https://www.nps.gov/grsm/planyourvisit/nfg.htm
Working hours
Monday : 12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
Tuesday : 12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
Wednesday : 12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
Thursday : 12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
Friday : 12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
Saturday : 12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
Sunday : 12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
Current local date and time now
Monday, May 13, 2024, 8:00
User Ratings
5.0 based on (251 reviews)
Reviews
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5EvanGuthrie 5:00 PM Dec 14, 2020
Newfound Gap
Newfound Gap at Great Smokey Mountains National Park in Bryson City is a beautiful and scenic portion of the park. I like that there is plenty of parking and restrooms as well as trails and overlooks. This area is well maintained and clean and is well worth and memorable it to experience it all.
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5PRESTON 5:00 PM Jan 14, 2021
Winter Wonderland
Gorgeous views! We came here on January 10, 2021, and there was nearly a foot of snow. Even in the middle of winter, it was nearly impossible to find a parking spot, and there were lots of crowds enjoying the snow. The views of the mountains are absolutely spectacular, especially in fall and winter. This a great place to visit if you love seeing fall colors. Also, there are great areas to sled near Newfound Gap in the winter. We found a pull-off a few miles before reaching Newfound Gap with steep hills that were great for sledding! Clingman´s dome s nearby, however it is closed from December 1 - March 31st. Also, check the National Park´s website for road closures. Newfound Gap closes often in the winter due to snow, ice, or high winds.
