Newfound Gap
Posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member Glory Seeker
N 35° 35.640 W 083° 25.520
17S E 280274 N 3941626
On the border of North Carolina and Tennessee, this is the spot where the state line divides the two and the apex of the drive over the mountain between Cherokee, NC and Gatlinberg Tenn.
Waymark Code: WMNAX
Location: North Carolina, United States
Date Posted: 08/25/2006
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member TerryDad2
Views: 82

Home to a largest diversity of life in any temperate zone in the world,(including 1,600 bears) this park is the most visited in the country. Known as the Great Smokies because of the smoky looking mist that often clings to the trees. This particular spot has great views when the mist is not there, and an otherworldly aspect when it is.
Park Name: Great Smoky Mountain

Historic/Cultural Park: no

Natural Park: yes

Recreation Area: no

Wildlife Refuge: no

Other Park Type not listed above:
Park


Park Website: [Web Link]

Type of Listing: Major Park Feature

Other Type Detail: Park

Fees in Local Currency: 0.00 (listed in local currency)

Dates of Access: From: 01/01/2006 To: 12/31/2006

Hours available: From: 9:00 AM To: 5:00 PM

Hiking: yes

Camping: yes

Bicycling: yes

Horseback Riding: yes

Off-Roading: no

Swimming: yes

Snorkling/Scuba: no

Boating: no

Rock Climbing: no

Fishing: yes

Other Activities:
Hiking


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