Deerlick Gap Overlook · National Park Service
Named for the deer that travel here to lick the rocks containing saltpeter, Deerlick Gap Overlook offers a prominent view of Woods Mountain and the Catawba Valley. One can find oak, birch, ash, maple and poplar trees up here. The parking area is flanked by thick mixed forests while the tall trees provide shade over the picnic tables that sit next to the lot. Have you spotted a groundhog on the drive up here? Check out the wayside to learn more about the large rodent, commonly known as the woodchuck. On clear days, one may catch a faint glimpse of the blue waters of Lake James far into the distant Catawba Valley. Check the conditions of the area before you visit.