Morton Overlook
Seemingly endless hills stretching out to the horizon.
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Morton Overlook Details
Located at the 13-mile point of Newfound Gap Road, the Morton Overlook offers views of the Little Pigeon River, Sugarland Mountain, Mount Mingus, and the Chimney Tops. Below is the Sugarlands Valley, with seemingly endless hills stretching out to the horizon.
Difficulty
Low
Distance
N/A
Estimated time
Region
Newfound Gap Road
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Newfound Gap
This low point in the ridgeline stands at 5,048 feet.
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Newfound Gap
This low point in the ridgeline stands at 5,048 feet.
