Discover the history and culture of Appalachia as you embark on a tour through the Great Smoky Mountains from Gatlinburg. Join a small group and take a hike through the part learning about the lives of loggers and pioneers. Drive along the scenic Newfound Gap Road and make stops to take in the views of valleys, mountains, and the Appalachian Trail.
- Learn about the history of the park and FDR’s dedication in 1940
- Stand on the border between Tennessee and Nort Carolina
- Snacks and bottled water are included on your journey
- A small group means more attention from your guide
What To Expect
Elkmont Ghost Town
We’ll hike along one of the mightiest rivers in Great Smoky Mountains National Park as we learn about the history of the founding of the park and how the lives of loggers, CCC workers, pioneer farmers, and the earliest mountain recreational visitors intersected.
45 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Newfound Gap Road
Newfound Gap Road is one of the most scenic drives in the southeast. We’ll make the 13-mile long drive out of the Sugarlands Valley while we learn about the people, plants, animals, and history of the Great Smoky Mountains. Along the way we’ll stop at several scenic overlooks for photos of the towering mountains and dark, shaded valleys.
1 hour 55 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Newfound Gap
Deep in the mountains at a height of more than 5,000 feet we’ll stand on the state line while looking down the the Sugarland Valley to our north and the Oconaluftee Valley to the south. The famous 2,200 mile-long Appalachian Trail passes through this point next to the stone stage where President Franklin Roosevelt gave the Great Smoky Mountain National Park dedication.
20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Highlight
Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Not wheelchair accessible
Most travelers can participate
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 10 travelers
Max group – 10
