The "Classic" National Park Tour

Elkmont, US
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Highlights

  • Explore the history of logging in the Smokies
  • Learn about the lives of early Appalachian pioneers
  • Experience the stunning views along Newfound Gap Road
  • Learn about the 2,200 mile-long Appalachian Trail
  • Stand on the state line and admire the mountain vistas

Meeting Point

We'll meet you in the upper parking lot behind the Gatlinburg Welcome Center.

Meeting point

1011 Banner Rd, Gatlinburg, TN 37738 , United States

End point

End Point

We'll meet you in the upper parking lot behind the Gatlinburg Welcome Center.

Meeting point

1011 Banner Rd, Gatlinburg, TN 37738 , United States

End point

What to expect

1

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.

Duration 45 minutes
2

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.

Duration 115 minutes
3

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.

Duration 20 minutes

The experience can be subject to change due to bad weather or unforseen circumstances. We always endeavour to give you the best possible experience.

Additional Information

  • Additional information
    Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Provided by Smoky Mountain Guides

What our experts say

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    Visit nearby Gatlinburg for lunch.
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    Bring a camera for stunning views.
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    Wear comfortable hiking shoes.
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    Check weather; it can change quickly.
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    Explore the Elkmont Ghost Town afterward.

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