Newfound Gap Road
Newfound Gap Road is the portion of US 441 that runs through the Great Smoky Mountain NP. Going between Gatlinburg in Tennessee and Cherokee in NC. It is named for the gap going across the mountain that was found around the late 1800’s. Since it was new they called it New Gap, it had also been called Right Hand Gap….They are 2 tunnels and a 360 degree loop along the road. It mostly follows the West Prong of the Little Pigeon River on the Tn side. They are many pull offs with spectacular views. Hiking trails and fishing offer a more outdoor experience along the way. The Appalachian Trail cross it around Newfound Gap….This view here is just across the mountain from Newfound Gap. It is from the Ocanaluftee Valley Overlook…..They are also picnic areas on either side of the mountain, and historic building on the NC side. The reason you are not charged for visiting the Smokies is because of this road. It was a main road between Tennessee and North Carolina at one time. Part of acquiring the land for the park rested on there not being a charge to cross between the states.
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Lucindawind
gorgeous autumn shot ! !
Cheryl Dunning
ooo pretty shot
Jane Best
Gary, this is lovely. Such rich colors. Like your composition and descriptive comments too.
Susan Bergstrom
Beautiful fall colors…letting you know that winter is just around the corner! Great Photography!
Sherri Hamilton
You hit this at the perfect time…........ what beauty.
Sande Elkins
Perfection!!
Jeff Burns
Perfect composition and just gorgeous
Lois Bryan
Gary … this is stunning!!!!!! Such rich color and perfect clarity!!!!! I love it!!!!
Lois Bryan
... I hope you’ve entered it in the country roads group??
CanDuCreations
Awesome colors and work Gary
Farmncamera
Have been through there too Gary! There is no other MORE beautiful place, than in and through out the Western part of N.C. Great color….. I think went, there were not as many leaves left…and in some places the color was better than others. This looks so perfect!!! Thanks much, for all you share with us, and I hope you sell, many of these!! :) xx
ian taylor
YO ARE ONE LUCKY SO AND SO WHAT A PLACE TO LIVE IN. I HAVE GOT SOME FANTASTIC PLACES TO VISIT IN YORKSHIRE BUT THE PHOTOS YOU ARE LETTING EVERYBOBY SEE ARE JUST AS NICE ….GREAT STUFF .IAN
Lori Peters
Perfection, Gary! The landscape is so pretty and the picture is so well taken. XOXO
michael byerley
remarkable !!!
Hans Kawitzki
Great Autumn scenery
Curtiss Simpson
Awesome Gary the colors are beautiful !!!
handprintz
Beautiful colours and capture Gary lovely work
jadeast
Great series Gary, I’ve driven this road but not recently, very beautiful, the 360 degree turn is a very memorable aprt of the trip!
Seth Weaver
Magnificent capture Gary. I know where this spot is!
solarrain
great fall colors…
EvaMcDermott
Wonderful color and composition Gary.
dc witmer
awesome shot Gary, love the area in the fall
Joanne Bradley
Charming fall shot, makes me want to get on the road again. This are is definitely on my list next time I visit my brother!
DaveBassett
Very nice! The colours as fantastic…
danapace
What a beautiful fall setting.The colors are great.
Chris Snyder
What an awesome road that you captured perfectly!
Béla Török
Gorgeous capture Gary!
ilpo laurila
Wonderful photo.
Robert Elliott
beautiful image, great colours
BarbaraManis
Beautiful fall colors, Gary!
Marylee Pope
WOW! Lots of into I didn’t know! And I’ve been there many times. LOVE this!
Robert Boretti
wonderful colors and nice composition. great job!
SkyFoxFPP
Officially Impressed! To Favs! This is SICK KICK ASS!
Franklin Lindsey
One of the best country roads shot I’ve seen sir.