Deals Gap, North Carolina

Deals Gap
Crossing Deals Gap into North Carolina
Elevation1,988 ft (606 m)[1]
Traversed by US 129
LocationNorth Carolina
Tennessee
United States
RangeGreat Smoky Mountains
Coordinates35°28′25″N 83°55′15″W / 35.4736965°N 83.9207351°W / 35.4736965; -83.9207351
Topo mapUSGS Tapoco
Deals Gap is located in North Carolina
Deals Gap
The pass is located at the North CarolinaTennessee state line

Deals Gap (el. 1,988 ft (606 m)) is a mountain pass along the North CarolinaTennessee state line, bordering the Great Smoky Mountains National Park and near the Little Tennessee River. At 0.7 miles (1.1 km) south of the gap is the unincorporated community that shares the same name, located at the intersection of US 129 and NC 28. The area is popular with motorcycle and sports car enthusiasts, who cross the gap into Tennessee to drive along the "Tail of the Dragon", famous for its 318 curves in 11 miles (18 km).

  1. ^ "Deals Gap". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior. Retrieved July 21, 2014.