Tennessee route stop · Newfound Gap
Chimney Tops Overlook
classic view of the twin peaks
Featured driveNewfound Gap Road
StateTennessee
Drive length~31 miles
Trip timehalf day
Chimney Tops Overlook is one of the places Roamward flags on the Newfound Gap Road because it gives the drive its texture: classic view of the twin peaks. Use it as a planned pull-over instead of letting the route become a blur between towns.
How it fits the drive
The Newfound Gap runs Gatlinburg, TN → Cherokee, NC. Across the Great Smoky Mountains.
Nearby route stops
- Sugarlands — the Tennessee gateway and visitor center (Newfound Gap)
- Newfound Gap — the 5,046-ft pass on the TN/NC state line (Newfound Gap)
Conditions, access, parking, fees, weather, and seasonal closures can change quickly on scenic routes. Check the managing agency or local visitor information before committing to a side stop.
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