Editing Cumberland Gap National Historical Park

{{Park
|Banner Image=File:SandCave.JPG
|Park Type=National Park
|Park Website=https://www.nps.gov/cuga/
|Trail Map Link=https://www.nps.gov/cuga/planyourvisit/upload/CUGAmap1-3.pdf
|Activities=Hiking, Biking, Geocaching, Camping, Horses, Fishing, Caving
|Features=Vistas, Rivers
|Lodging Types=Campground, Backpacking, Group Campground
|Camping Amenities=Site water, Dump station, 20 amp electrical, 30 amp electrical, 50 amp electrical, Tent only, Showers, Playgrounds
|City=Middlesboro
|Area=20,508 acres
|Operated By=National Park Service
|Main Location=36.60417, -83.68722
}}
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==Park Overview==
[http://www.nps.gov/cuga/index.htm Cumberland Gap National Historic Park] has 85 miles of trails, including some backcountry which walk along the ridgeline.

== How to get there ==
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From Kingsport:
#Take US23 north to Gate City where it joins with US58.
#Continue west on US58 for 31 miles.
#Continue for a couple of miles onto US25E and through the tunnel to reach the visitors center on the other side.
There are several parkings lots for the main trails.
GPS address for visitors center is 125 Barlett Park Road, Middlesborough, KY 40965.

== Park Trails ==
The following trails are available in Cumberland Gap National Historic Park.  
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== Typical Conditions ==
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Being a VA/KY state park, the dirt and gravel trails are kept in excellent condition.  Some of the trail sections are narrow with steep dropoffs, so pay attention. After rain, some of the dirt trails are reported to be slippery.  

==Fees, Permits, etc. ==
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The park has no entrance fee, thus day hiking is free.  Backcountry camping requires a use permit (but no fee), which must be picked up in person at the visitor center.  Dogs are allowed on park trails.

== Misc. Information ==
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The visitor center is open daily 8AM to 5PM.

== Photo Gallery ==
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{{Trail Stub
|Trail=Boone Trail
|Trail Distance=1.6 mi
|Difficulty=Easy
|Trail Marking=Unknown
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{{Trail Stub
|Trail=Colson Trail
|Trail Distance=0.5 mi
|Difficulty=Easy
|Trail Marking=Unknown
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{{Trail Stub
|Trail=Cumberland Trail
|Trail Distance=2.6 mi
|Difficulty=Easy
|Trail Marking=Unknown
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{{Trail Stub
|Trail=Gibson Gap Trail
|Trail Distance=4.2 mi
|Difficulty=Medium
|Trail Marking=Yellow
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{{Trail Stub
|Trail=Harlan Road Trail
|Trail Distance=1.6 mi
|Difficulty=Easy
|Trail Marking=Unknown
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{{Trail Stub
|Trail=Lewis Hollow Trail
|Trail Distance=1.5 mi
|Difficulty=Easy
|Trail Marking=Unknown
}}
{{Trail Stub
|Trail=Ridge Trail
|Trail Distance=21 mi
|Difficulty=Medium
|Trail Marking=Unknown
}}
{{Trail Stub
|Trail=Shillalah Creek Trail
|Trail Distance=4.6 mi
|Difficulty=Medium
|Trail Marking=Unknown
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{{Trail Stub
|Trail=Sugar Run Trail
|Trail Distance=2.6 mi
|Difficulty=Easy
|Trail Marking=Orange
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{{Trail Stub
|Trail=Thomas Walker Trail
|Trail Distance=0.9 mi
|Difficulty=Easy
|Trail Marking=Unknown
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{{Trail Stub
|Trail=Tri-State Trail
|Trail Distance=0.6 mi
|Difficulty=Easy
|Trail Marking=Unknown
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{{Trail Stub
|Trail=Wilderness Road Trail
|Trail Distance=1.5 mi
|Difficulty=Easy
|Trail Marking=Unknown
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{{Trail Stub
|Trail=White Rocks Trail
|Trail Distance=0.5 mi
|Difficulty=Medium
|Trail Marking=Unknown
}}
{{Map Marker
|Icon Type=Campground
|Marker Title=Campground
|Marker Location=36.60416667,-83.63277778
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