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Swain County

Newfound Gap and Overlook

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North Carolina
Swain County

Newfound Gap and Overlook

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Newfound Gap and Overlook

Recommended by 22 hikers out of 23

This Highlight is in a protected area

Please check local regulations for: Great Smoky Mountains National Park

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    Best Hikes to Newfound Gap and Overlook

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    1. Gorgeous View – Sweat Heifer Creek Trail loop from Smokemont

    10.3km

    03:12

    400m

    400m

    Intermediate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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    Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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    Expert hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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    February 16, 2023

    A special place in history. This is the place where President Theodore Roosevelt declared the Great Smoky Mountains a National Park in 1940.
    The Rockefeller Family built the Rockefeller Memorial - A viewing platform which gives you an incredible view of the area.
    Newfound Gap is also situated on the Stateline between Tennessee and North Carolina.

      August 19, 2022

      border of the two states. Popular photo motif

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        October 30, 2022

        Large free car park for about 200 vehicles. Good starting point for hikes on the Appalachian Trail.

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          Elevation 1,520 m

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          Location: Swain County, North Carolina, United States

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