Cumberland Gap National Historical Park | Kentucky State Parks
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Cumberland Gap National Historical Park covers over 24,000 acres of magnificent landscape in the Appalachian Mountains. The area encompasses cascading waterfalls, remarkable rock formations carved by wind and water and an extensive trail system which has been traversed by thousands of Native Americans, Kentucky pioneers and migrating buffalo. You can join a ranger-led cave tour or a tour of the historic Hensley Settlement or go hiking and backpacking along over 80 miles of scenic trails which will lead you past dozens of Civil War and pioneer sites. The park can be accessed from both Kentucky and Virginia and you can get all the information you need from the Visitor’s Center.

Cumberland Gap National Historical Park, 91 Bartlett Park Rd, Middlesboro, KY 40965, Phone: 606-248-2817

Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐


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