Newfound Gap Road Auto Tour

This 31-mile scenic drive has something for everyone: great views, short walks, wildlife, picnic areas, history…and more! This guide describes a 32-stop trip from north to south, but you can use the mileage guides to drive south to north or to do any section of the road in the park.

• Park mileposts start just outside Gatlinburg, TN, and end 31 miles later at the junction of U.S. 441 and the southern terminus of the Blue Ridge Parkway near Cherokee, NC.
• Half of your drive will be up and half down, with Newfound Gap as the high point in the middle.
• During the almost 4,000-foot climb, you will pass through forest types and ecosystems typical of more northern states and Canada.
• Pullouts provide photo opportunities and enjoy the numerous places to sit near the stream.

How can I get this guide?

Download the free Smokies Visitor Guide or Best of the Great Smoky Mountains app, containing all the basic information you need about the park. From the store in the app you can purchase as many additional guides as interest you – customizing your app content to make your trip to the Smokies a unique and ideal experience.