The Cumberland Narrows, also known simply as ‘The Narrows’ is a 1,000-foot-deep scenic gorge cut by Wills Creek through the Allegheny Mountains that create a natural east-west gateway between Wills and the Haystack mountains.

Originally an Indian footpath, the gorge was discovered by British troops in 1755 as they tried to cross the mountains to attack the French in the Ohio River Valley.

It was later developed into a major federally funded highway known as the National Pike, however, the gorge is now bypassed by Interstate 68.

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