Newfound Gap
This low point in the ridgeline stands at 5,048 feet.
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Newfound Gap Details
This low point in the Great Smoky Mountain ridgeline stands at 5,048 feet and affords a view of both the Tennessee and North Carolina sides of the park. A segment of the Appalachian Trail crosses the road here as it follows the State Line Ridge. Look for the Rockefeller Memorial, dedicated to the noted financier who donated $5 million towards establishment of the national park.
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Newfound Gap Road
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