With a variety of tour types, trip durations, activity levels, and tour times, you're bound to find a tour that is right for you.
Focus: Nature. Cost: $34 for each adult. $19 for each child (10 years of age and younger). Need to Know: All ages are welcome. No experience necessary. Reservations are required. • Learn more...
Focus: Nature. Cost: $34 for each adult. $19 for each child (10 years of age and younger). Need to Know: All ages are welcome. No experience necessary. Reservations are required. • Learn more...
Focus: Nature. Cost: $34 for each adult. $19 for each child (10 years of age and younger). Need to Know: All ages are welcome. No experience necessary. Reservations are required. • Learn more...
Focus: Nature. Cost: $34 for each adult. $19 for each child (10 years of age and younger). Need to Know: Available around the full moon. All ages are welcome. No experience necessary. Reservations are required. • Learn more...
Focus: Astrology. Cost: $34 for each adult. $19 for each child (10 years of age and younger). Need to Know: All ages are welcome. No experience necessary. Reservations are required. • Learn more...
Focus: Nature. Cost: $34 for each adult. $19 for each child (10 years of age and younger). Need to Know: Available in Spring & Summer. No experience necessary. Reservations are required. • Learn more...
Focus: Nature. Cost: $34 for each adult. $19 for each child (10 years of age and younger). Need to Know: Available in October. No experience necessary. Reservations are required. • Learn more...
Focus: Nature. Cost: $74 for each adult. Need to Know: Guests 15 years of age and older are welcome. No experience necessary. Reservations are required. • Learn more...
A VIEW INTO THE PARK'S PAST, PRESENT & FUTURE
Site of the Parks dedication in 1940 by President Franklin D. Roosevelt, Newfound Gap provides access to many of the parks high peaks, spruce-fir forests, and the Appalachian Trail.
Newfound Gap: Becoming a national park was not easy for the people, corporations, and politicians that didn’t want to abandon their homes, farms, investments and constituents in the Great Smoky Mountains. The effort, which began in the 1890s, took a lot of money and the hard work of thousands of people to complete.
On September 2, 1940, Franklin D. Roosevelt stood, astride the Tennessee – North Carolina state line, upon the crest of the Rockefeller Memorial at the top of Newfound Gap and dedicated the new Great Smoky Mountains National Park “for the enjoyment of the people.” The Gap is crossed by the Appalachian Trail, marks the divide between North Carolina and Tennessee, and is the lowest passable “notch” through the Smoky Mountains.
At nearly a mile high, Newfound Gap offers long-range views into both North Carolina and Tennessee and is an average of 10 degrees cooler than surrounding lowlands. History hikes focusing on the early history of the park and nature hikes that explore the fragrant evergreen forest are popular trips in spring and summer. While the secret vistas overlooking autumn’s spectacular Fall Color Walks are offered daily in October and November.
Why Go: Stand in the footsteps of one of America’s most influential leaders, take in the spectacular views, and explore the Appalachian Trail. Experience all of this and more wrapped up in one location.
Getting There: Newfound Gap is accessible via Cherokee, NC or Gatlinburg, TN and is within 25 miles of many of the areas inns, bed & breakfasts, cabin rentals, camping facilities, and hotels.
GO EXPLORING: Shed the stress, strap on your boots, and hit the trail. We're going exploring at The Road to Nowhere. If your looking for easy terrain, a variety of tours, and convienence, this is your location.
NEED TO KNOW: The Drive: Over seven miles of scenic vistas, wildlife viewing, and maintained asphalt make for an enjoyable ride. Parking: Parking is available. Valuables: The park is patroled by park rangers, however, please leave valuables at home or take them with you. Don't forget to lock your car before you hit the trail. Access: This location is accessable all year around. 
DEPARTURE POINTS: Your guide will meet you at the designated departure point at least fifteen minutes prior to your tour time. Designated departure points vary based on the tour.
Forgot where you are supposed to meet your guide? Give us a call at (828) 488-6688 and we will point you in the right direction.
GET OUT: Millions of people flock to the Great Smoky Mountains every year, and never step foot in the park. Don't be shy, grab a friend and give us a call. A walk in the wilderness with a trusty guide can be a life changing experience. Don't miss it.
DRIVING DISTANCE: Centrally located between Gatlinberg, TN (16 miles) and Cherokee (18 miles), Newfound Gap is easily accessible from both sides of the Park. 
LOST & FOUND: Did you loose something on your tour? No problem. Please email us you name, phone number, mailing address, tour details (date, time, and location), a description of the item and any other information you think may help us find it. We will do our best to locate your lost item and return it to you.
DIRECTIONS: If you've made a reservation and need a map to get there, look no further. Give us a call for detailed directions to this location.
PLAYING BY THE RULES: The National Park is a treasured place and we would like to keep it that way. So, we strictly adhear to the National Park Service rules and regulations, Leave No Trace ethics, and a few additional safety rules of our own and expect our guests to do the same.
Help us keep the park a safe and enjoyable place now and for future generations.
MORE LOCATIONS: We offer tours from seven Great Smoky Mountains National Park locations in Western North Carolina. (See all of our locations.)
