High Points Driving Tour

Overview

Sightseeing in the “high elevations” of the Great Smoky Mountains can be an experience that won’t soon be forgotten. We travel past the Appalachian Trail and traverse the Crest of the Smokies as we take in the sights above 5000 ft. You will gain facts of the area from your guide that will make these mountains come alive with Native American stories and geographical facts. We travel into the North Carolina side of the National Park to take in the vistas and learn about the impact logging had to the area. You will be amazed how the forest has reclaimed itself over the years. Our goal for this trip is to arrive at the Clingmans Dome parking area and gift shop. This is the highest point in the National Park at 6,643′. If the weather permits, we'll take an optional short walk through the spruce-fir forest and learn about this unique environment.

City: Gatlinburg

Thu 26 Feb

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What's Included

Bottled water

Snacks

Additional Info

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

What To Expect

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.

Kuwohi

The highest point in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park, this mountain provides sweeping views of as many as seven states. We'll walk among the spruce and fir trees and enjoy the cool mountain air as we learn about the place the Cherokee called Kuwahi.

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.

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Reviews (73)

Traveler102492

Jun 2023

The driver's relaxed and engaging conversation added to nature's beauty. She went over and beyond to make sure I had a pleasant experience.

dianecO2344MV

May 2023

Our driver was fantastic. She told us about the history of the park, interesting information about the different mountain peaks and plant life, and stopped at different viewing locations up the mountain. We got to walk up to Clingmans Dome and this was awesome. Highly recommend this tour, especially if you are the driver in your group and want a chance to experience the mountain while someone else handles the driving.

Steve E

May 2023

Philip was our tour guide. He was friendly and knowledgeable. He asked us what we wanted to see in our tour, and we explained that we would rather hear about the history of the area rather than the flora and fauna. He adapted the tour to tell us about what we wanted, stopping throughout to give us the opportunity to take pictures of the family and the amazing scenery. The vehicle we were in was a large custom bus like you would find at the airport.he had water and snacks on board and took the majority of our family photos for us. I highly recommend this tour as it was informative and entertaining. The guide was exceptional. We will take this again at our earliest opportunity.