NEWFOUND GAP, Great Smokey Mtn. Nat'l Park
Gents We are finally taking our new Cougar 327 and new Ford F250 out for our first summer trip. Ontario to Nashville, TN (via I75, 71,65) Nashville to Cherokee, NC (via 40, 60 to Gatlinburg an...
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A few years ago the road bed was lowered in all the tunnels on 441(Newfound Gap Road). All meet the legal 13.6" clearance.
I have seen about anything on wheels go over the Gap. I guess that it all depend on skill and the condition of your rig. Horsepower, Brakes.
From the Visitors center on the TN side to the Gap is 13 miles. There are pullouts. Down to Cherokee is a little longer with some pullouts.
Be sure to stop at the Gap. The view is awesome.
I have seen about anything on wheels go over the Gap. I guess that it all depend on skill and the condition of your rig. Horsepower, Brakes.
From the Visitors center on the TN side to the Gap is 13 miles. There are pullouts. Down to Cherokee is a little longer with some pullouts.
Be sure to stop at the Gap. The view is awesome.
