Newfound Gap Road Scenic Byway
Travel through Great Smoky Mountains National Park toward Newfound Gap and the Tennessee side.
Mountains, North Carolina — Cherokee
Travel through Great Smoky Mountains National Park toward Newfound Gap and the Tennessee side. Forests, changing elevations and designated overlooks make this a scenic connection between Cherokee and Gatlinburg.
Before you go: Check park road conditions and parking requirements before leaving. Mountain weather can close this road.
Route map and visitor information: https://nsbfoundation.com/nb/newfound-gap-road-scenic-byway-nc/
National park conditions: https://www.nps.gov/grsm/planyourvisit/temproadclose.htm
Current North Carolina road conditions: https://www.drivenc.gov/
Fall color planning: https://www.visitnc.com/fall-colors
Choose an open section using the linked route information. Allow extra time for stops and follow posted signs. On a motorcycle, watch for gravel and wet leaves and use designated pullouts.
Route information reviewed September 10, 2026. Conditions and attraction hours can change.
Mountains, North Carolina — Cherokee
Travel through Great Smoky Mountains National Park toward Newfound Gap and the Tennessee side. Forests, changing elevations and designated overlooks make this a scenic connection between Cherokee and Gatlinburg.
Before you go: Check park road conditions and parking requirements before leaving. Mountain weather can close this road.
Route map and visitor information: https://nsbfoundation.com/nb/newfound-gap-road-scenic-byway-nc/
National park conditions: https://www.nps.gov/grsm/planyourvisit/temproadclose.htm
Current North Carolina road conditions: https://www.drivenc.gov/
Fall color planning: https://www.visitnc.com/fall-colors
Choose an open section using the linked route information. Allow extra time for stops and follow posted signs. On a motorcycle, watch for gravel and wet leaves and use designated pullouts.
Route information reviewed September 10, 2026. Conditions and attraction hours can change.