Cumberland Gap National Historical Park
National Historical Park · KY, TN, VA
1 noticefrom the National Park Service
Information · Trail Maintenance Underway Near Sand Cave
Crews are using Ridge Trail from Hensley to Sand Cave Trail to complete trail work. Trails remain open; some sections may be muddy or messy.
Cumberland Gap was the first great gateway to the west. Come follow the path of bison, Native Americans, longhunters, and pioneers. Walk where 300,000 people crossed the Appalachians to settle America. Explore 85 miles of trails and 14,000 acres of wilderness. Stand in 3 states at once. Explore a cave, see Hensley Settlement, or camp under the stars. Come find your connection to Cumberland Gap.
- NPS site
- nps.gov/cuga
- Location
- Cumberland Gap National Historical Park (36.625, -83.611)
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Passport stamp locations
- Cumberland Gap National Historical Park Visitor Center
Hours
Cumberland Gap National Historical Parktoday: 9:00AM - 4:00PM
- Sat Oct 39:00AM - 4:00PM
- Sun Oct 49:00AM - 4:00PM
- Mon Oct 59:00AM - 4:00PM
- Tue Oct 69:00AM - 4:00PM
- Wed Oct 79:00AM - 4:00PM
- Thu Oct 89:00AM - 4:00PM
- Fri Oct 99:00AM - 4:00PM
The park is open 24 hours a day to pedestrian and cyclist, weather permitting. Some services and facilities have separate hours, however; please see descriptions of those facilities elsewhere.
Hours are retrieved from the National Park Service and can change without notice — check the official site before you go.
Visitor centers
2
- Cumberland Gap National Historical Park Visitor Centertoday: 9:00AM - 4:00PMDirections
- Daniel Boone Visitor Information Stationclosed todayDirections
Entrance fees
No entrance fee.
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