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Cumberland Gap National Historical Park/Kentucky

Cumberland Gap National Historical Park Trails

19.5 mi

Distance

840 ft

Elev. Gain

6h 56m

Est. Time

Expert

Difficulty

About This Trail

The Cumberland Gap National Historical Park Trails offer an extensive and challenging outdoor experience spanning 19.5 miles through the historic terrain of the Cumberland Gap region. Located at the junction of Virginia, Kentucky, and Tennessee, this trail provides hikers with scenic views and a significant elevation gain of 840 feet, reaching a maximum elevation of 1031 meters. The trails traverse through a variety of natural landscapes, potentially offering forested paths and rugged terrain typical of the Appalachian region.

Trail Conditions

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Hazards & Warnings

steep elevation gainpotential for rugged terrain

Elevation Profile

Min:813 ft
Max:1,031 ft
778 ft
761 ft
813 ft885 ft958 ft1,031 ft0.0 mi8.1 mi16.1 mi24.2 mi32.3 mi

Trail Details

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  • Address:91 Bartlett Park Road · Middlesboro, KY · 40965
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Best Seasons

SpringFall

Highlights

historic settingscenic views

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