Oconaluftee Valley

Oconaluftee Valley

An English corruption of the Cherokee Egwanulti that means “Along The River”. This ancient valley is viewed from the Newfound Gap Road, U.S.441 GSMNP, just south of the gap on the North Carolina side. The overlook is on the right side if coming from Tennessee. The Oconaluftee River flows thru the valley and the road to Cherokee NC runs along side a lot of it. The original name of the river has been lost and this one adopted. The overlook site below what is known as the Thomas Divide. The valley cuts through Thomas Ridge on the right, and Richland Mountain on the left. Stunning views can be seen here year round….best viewed large

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