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                     | State = Kentucky
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                     | Latitude = N36°36.229
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                     | Medical = Middlesboro, KY
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Revision as of 22:09, 23 May 2012


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Trail Name Cumberland Gap National Historical Park
Nearest City Middlesboro
State Kentucky
Trail Marking N/A
Trail Use/Features Dnr hiking.png Dnr bike.png Dnr dog.png
Difficulty Rating Medium
Hiking Time 33 Hours <br />0.188 Days <br />180 Min <br />
Distance, round-trip 4.54.5 mi <br />7.242 km <br />
Climb/Descent Elevation *"*" is not a number. / {{{Elevation Loss}}}"{{{Elevation Loss}}}" is not a number.
High Point *"*" is not a number.
Nearest Medical Middlesboro, KY
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Trail Overview

Cumberland Gap National Historic Park has 85 miles of trails, including some backcountry which walk along the ridgeline.

How to get there

From Kingsport:

  1. Take US23 north to Gate City where it joins with US58.
  2. Continue west on US58 for 31 miles.
  3. 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.

Route Description

The following trails are available in Cumberland Gap National Historic Park.

Trail Miles Blaze Difficulty Usage
Boone Trail 1.6 Dnr hiking.png
Colson Trail 0.5 Easy Dnr hiking.png
Cumberland Trail 2.6+ Dnr hiking.png
Ewing Trail 3.8 Medium Dnr hiking.png Dnr horse.png
Gibson Gap Trail 4.2 Yellow Medium Dnr hiking.png
Harlan Road Trail 1.6 Dnr hiking.png
Lewis Hollow Trail 1.5 Dnr hiking.png
Ridge Trail 21 Medium Dnr hiking.png
Shillalah Creek Trail 4.6 Dnr hiking.png
Sugar Run Trail 2.6 Orange Easy Dnr hiking.png
Thomas Walker Trail 0.9 Easy Dnr hiking.png
Tri-State Trail 0.6 Easy Dnr hiking.png
Wilderness Road Trail 1.5 Easy Dnr hiking.png
White Rocks Trail 0.5 Medium Dnr hiking.png


Park Trail Map

Typical Conditions

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.

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

The coordinates in the infobox are for the visitors center entrance. The visitor center is open daily 8AM to 5PM.

Maps

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(A) Parking (E) Overlook (G) Trail (G) Trail (Q)36.60382, -83.69713 Visitors Center </googlemap>


[Park trail map]

Photos