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Newfound Gap

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At Newfound Gap, visitors will enjoy great scenic view from the large parking area. At an elevation of 5,046 feet, Newfound Gap is the lowest drivable pass through the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. Nearly a mile high, Newfound Gap is significantly cooler than the surrounding lowlands and receives much more snow. Temperatures at the gap may be 10° F or more cooler than in the lowlands. The Appalachian Trail (AT) crosses over Newfound Gap Road along the state line between North Carolina and Tennessee which is marked here.

Gems in Newfound Gap - 1

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gem Favorite Mount LeConte after a winter storm on the AT. Clouds hug the ridges and hoarfrost covers the trees.

Charlies Bunion

(59) Gatlinburg, TN

Recommended Routes in Newfound Gap - 1

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Favorite Mount LeConte after a winter storm on the AT. Clouds hug the ridges and hoarfrost covers the trees.
Intermediate/Difficult

Charlies Bunion Out and Back

8.0 mi 12.8 km 1,632' Up 497.37 m Up 1,632' Down 497.29 m Down

Gatlinburg, TN

Newfound Gap Hiking

  • 29 Miles 47 Kilometers of Trail
  • 1 Recommended Route
  • 1 Gem Gems
  • 1 Easy Trail Easy Trails
  • 3 Intermediate Trails Intermediate Trails
  • 3 Difficult Trails Difficult Trails
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Trails in Newfound Gap - 6

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5.4 mi 8.7 km #1Boulevard Trail
Intermediate/Difficult
Gatlinburg, TN
Intermediate/Difficult
Gatlinburg, TN 14 
14.0 mi 22.5 km #2Thomas Divide Trail
Intermediate/Difficult
Cherokee, NC
Intermediate/Difficult
Cherokee, NC
0.3 mi 0.5 km #3Spruce-Fir Nature Trail
Easy
Gatlinburg, TN
Easy
Gatlinburg, TN

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Great Smoky Mountains Viewpoint
Sep 3, 2015 near Gatlinburg, TN
Mount LeConte after a winter storm on the AT. Clouds hug the ridges and hoarfrost covers the trees.
Feb 5, 2016 near Gatlinburg, TN
Hoarfrost covers a tree after a winter storm on the AT. It's beautiful in the winter.
Feb 5, 2016 near Gatlinburg, TN
Afternoon mountain light.
Aug 4, 2016 near Gatlinburg, TN
View from Newfound Gap parking lot.
Sep 2, 2016 near Gatlinburg, TN
Charlie's Bunion
Jul 19, 2017 near Gatlinburg, TN
Charlie's Bunion, Great Smoky Mountain National Park
Jul 19, 2017 near Gatlinburg, TN
View from the trail
May 31, 2022 near Gatlinburg, TN