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|Park Type=National Park
                    | City = Breaks
|Park Website=https://www.nps.gov/cuga/
                    | State = Virginia
|Trail Map Link=https://www.nps.gov/cuga/planyourvisit/upload/CUGAmap1-3.pdf
                    | Trail Use = {{Hike}} {{Biking}} {{Dogs}}
|Activities=Hiking, Biking, Geocaching, Camping, Horses, Fishing, Caving
                    | Difficulty Rating = Medium
|Features=Vistas, Rivers
                    | Hike Time = 3
|Lodging Types=Campground, Backpacking, Group Campground
                    | Distance = 4.5
|Camping Amenities=Site water, Dump station, 20 amp electrical, 30 amp electrical, 50 amp electrical, Tent only, Showers, Playgrounds
                    | Elevation Gain = *
|City=Middlesboro
                    | High Point = *
|Area=20,508 acres
                    | Latitude = N36°17.086
|Operated By=National Park Service
                    | Longitude = W82°17.262
|Main Location=36.60417, -83.68722
                    | Medical = Pikeville, KY
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37.286752, -82.296031, Breaks Interstate Park
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==Park Overview==
== Trail Overview ==
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[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.
[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.


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GPS address for visitors center is 125 Barlett Park Road, Middlesborough, KY 40965.
GPS address for visitors center is 125 Barlett Park Road, Middlesborough, KY 40965.


== Route Description==
== Park Trails ==
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The following trails are available in Cumberland Gap National Historic Park.   
The following trails are available in Cumberland Gap National Historic Park.   
 
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!Trail
!Miles
!Blaze
!Difficulty
!Usage
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|Beaver Pond Trail
|0.4
|Purple
|Easy
|{{Hike}}
|-
|Campbranch Trail
|0.7
|White
|Easy
|{{Hike}}
|-
|Center Creek Trail
|0.5
|Purple
|Medium
|{{Hike}}
|-
|Cold Springs Trail
|0.5
|Yellow
|Medium
|{{Hike}}
|-
|Deer Trail
|0.5
|Purple
|Easy
|{{Hike}}
|-
|Geological Trail
|0.35
|White
|Medium
|{{Hike}}
|-
|Grassy Creek Trail
|0.5
|Yellow
|Medium
|{{Hike}}
|-
|Grassy Overlook Trail
|0.5
|Green
|Medium
|{{Hike}}
|-
|Ladies Loop Trail
|0.24
|Gray
|Moderate
|{{Hike}} 
|-
|Lake Trail
|0.5
|Orange
|Easy
|{{Hike}}
|-
|Laurel Branch Trail
|1.25
|Red
|Medium
|{{Hike}}
|-
|Loop Trail
|0.4
|Green
|Easy
|{{Hike}}
|-
|Mountain Bike Trail
|3.0
|Green
|Medium
|{{Hike}} {{Biking}}
|-
|Overlook Trail
|0.75
|Green
|Medium
|{{Hike}}
|-
|Prospectors' Trail
|1.5
|Orange
|Medium
|{{Hike}}
|-
|Rattlesnake Trail
|2.5
|Orange
|Medium
|{{Hike}} {{Biking}}
|-
|Ridge Trail
|0.5
|Blue
|Medium
|{{Hike}}
|-
|River Trail
|1.0
|Blue
|Difficult
|{{Hike}}
|-
|Tower Tunnel Trail
|0.2
|Yellow
|Easy
|{{Hike}}
|-
|Towers Overlook Trail
|0.15
|Red
|Easy
|{{Hike}}
|}
 


== Typical Conditions ==
== Typical Conditions ==
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==Fees, Permits, etc. ==
==Fees, Permits, etc. ==
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Daily parking fee for passenger vehicles into VA state parks is $2 weekdays, $3 weekends.
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. Reservations for backcountry campsites can be made up to three months in advance by calling the park visitor center at (606) 248-2817.
 
Dogs are allowed on park trails.


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


== Maps ==
== Photo Gallery ==
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|Trail=Boone Trail
 
|Trail Distance=1.6 mi
(A) 37.2865,-82.30358
|Difficulty=Easy
Parking lot for Towers Tunnel Trail
|Trail Marking=Unknown
(E) 37.28369,-82.30354
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Towers Tunnel Overlook
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(G) 37.28511,-82.30308
|Trail=Colson Trail
Prospectors' Trail  
|Trail Distance=0.5 mi
(G) 37.29004,-82.30941
|Difficulty=Easy
River and Prospectors' trail intersection
|Trail Marking=Unknown
(G) 37.29589,-82.31410
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Grassy Creek and River trail intesection
{{Trail Stub
(G) 37.29821,-82.30890
|Trail=Cumberland Trail
Grassy Creek and Laurel Branch trail intersection
|Trail Distance=2.6 mi
(G) 37.29468,-82.30474
|Difficulty=Easy
Laurel Branch and Geological trail intersection
|Trail Marking=Unknown
(G) 37.29271,-82.30803
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Overlook Trail
{{Trail Stub
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|Trail=Gibson Gap Trail
Visitors Center
|Trail Distance=4.2 mi
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|Difficulty=Medium
 
|Trail Marking=Yellow
 
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[http://www.virginiaoutdoors.com/inc/parkfiles/_parkmaps/breaksinterstate-parkmap.pdf Park trail map]
{{Trail Stub
 
|Trail=Harlan Road Trail
== Photos ==
|Trail Distance=1.6 mi
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|Difficulty=Easy
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|Trail Marking=Unknown
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|Trail=Lewis Hollow Trail
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|Trail Distance=1.5 mi
 
|Difficulty=Easy
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|Trail Marking=Unknown
[[Category:Virginia]] [[Category:Medium]] [[Category:Hiking]] [[Category:Dog Friendly]]
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{{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
}}
{{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
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{{Map Marker
|Icon Type=Campground
|Marker Title=Campground
|Marker Location=36.60416667,-83.63277778
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Latest revision as of 10:29, 16 June 2023

Cumberland Gap National Historical Park
SandCave.JPG
Park Type National Park
Located Middlesboro, Kentucky
External Links Official Website

Official Trail Map

Entrance Fee Unknown
ActivitiesThings to do at the park HikingBikingGeocachingCampingHorsesFishingCaving
Park AmenitiesThings built to enjoy or use at the park
FeaturesNatural things to see at the park VistasRivers
Park Trails

14 Trails / Total of 51.20 miles82.398 km <br />

Lodging Types CampgroundBackpackingGroup Campground
Camping Amenities

Site waterDump station20 amp electrical30 amp electrical50 amp electricalTent onlyShowersPlaygrounds

Park Area 20,508 acres82.993 km² <br />
Operated By National Park Service
Main Location 36° 36' 15.01" N, 83° 41' 13.99" W Map
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Park Overview[edit]

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

How to get there[edit]

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.

Park Trails[edit]

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

Park Trails Distance Difficulty Marking Usage Highlight
Ewing Trail 7.50 mi Medium unknown

Hiking

 Access to the Sand Cave and White Rocks (the colloquially known name)
Boone TrailThis trail is a "stub" either because of its short length, lack of significance, or the page hasn't been created yet. The page can be created, but then delete the stub reference from this park. 1.60 mi Easy Unknown
Colson TrailThis trail is a "stub" either because of its short length, lack of significance, or the page hasn't been created yet. The page can be created, but then delete the stub reference from this park. 0.50 mi Easy Unknown
Cumberland TrailThis trail is a "stub" either because of its short length, lack of significance, or the page hasn't been created yet. The page can be created, but then delete the stub reference from this park. 2.60 mi Easy Unknown
Gibson Gap TrailThis trail is a "stub" either because of its short length, lack of significance, or the page hasn't been created yet. The page can be created, but then delete the stub reference from this park. 4.20 mi Medium Yellow
Harlan Road TrailThis trail is a "stub" either because of its short length, lack of significance, or the page hasn't been created yet. The page can be created, but then delete the stub reference from this park. 1.60 mi Easy Unknown
Lewis Hollow TrailThis trail is a "stub" either because of its short length, lack of significance, or the page hasn't been created yet. The page can be created, but then delete the stub reference from this park. 1.50 mi Easy Unknown
Ridge TrailThis trail is a "stub" either because of its short length, lack of significance, or the page hasn't been created yet. The page can be created, but then delete the stub reference from this park. 21.00 mi Medium Unknown
Shillalah Creek TrailThis trail is a "stub" either because of its short length, lack of significance, or the page hasn't been created yet. The page can be created, but then delete the stub reference from this park. 4.60 mi Medium Unknown
Sugar Run TrailThis trail is a "stub" either because of its short length, lack of significance, or the page hasn't been created yet. The page can be created, but then delete the stub reference from this park. 2.60 mi Easy Orange
Thomas Walker TrailThis trail is a "stub" either because of its short length, lack of significance, or the page hasn't been created yet. The page can be created, but then delete the stub reference from this park. 0.90 mi Easy Unknown
Tri-State TrailThis trail is a "stub" either because of its short length, lack of significance, or the page hasn't been created yet. The page can be created, but then delete the stub reference from this park. 0.60 mi Easy Unknown
White Rocks TrailThis trail is a "stub" either because of its short length, lack of significance, or the page hasn't been created yet. The page can be created, but then delete the stub reference from this park. 0.50 mi Medium Unknown
Wilderness Road TrailThis trail is a "stub" either because of its short length, lack of significance, or the page hasn't been created yet. The page can be created, but then delete the stub reference from this park. 1.50 mi Easy Unknown

Typical Conditions[edit]

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.[edit]

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. Reservations for backcountry campsites can be made up to three months in advance by calling the park visitor center at (606) 248-2817.

Dogs are allowed on park trails.

Misc. Information[edit]

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

Photo Gallery[edit]








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