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    Cumberland Gap

    National Historical Park KY,TN,VA

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  • Sugar Run Trail Closed to Horses

    The Sugar Run Trail is temporarily closed to horse use due to the number of fallen trees as a result of recent storms. The trail is still open for hikers, but hikers should use caution.

  • Shuttle to Hensley Settlement

    There will be no shuttle or tour to Hensley Settlement on August 10, 2014. Tours on other days will continue to be offered as scheduled. For questions and more information please call the park visitor center at (606) 248-2817, extension 1075.

  • Back the Bears!

    Support the park's "Back the Bears" campaign and help keep our bears wild and safe! More »

  • Cave Tour Alert!

    White Nose Syndrome is a disease that is killing bats in great numbers and has been found in park caves. While visiting Gap Cave please do not wear or bring anything that has been in other caves. Skylight Cave is currently closed.

Operating Hours & Seasons

park ranger with visitor

Park ranger with visitor

NPS Photo

The visitor center is open daily 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
The visitor center is closed on Christmas Day.

Park grounds and picnic areas are open daily.
The road leading to the Pinnacle Overlook may be closed periodically due to inclement weather including ice, snow, and lightning.

  • View from the Pinnacle Overlook View from the Pinnacle Overlook

    The Pinnacle Road near the park visitor center leads to the Pinnacle Overlook and a fantastic view of the historic Cumberland Gap. Read More

  • History comes alive! History comes alive!

    Special events and interpretive programs inspire and enlighten! Read More

Did You Know?

Gap Cave

Gap Cave has also been called: King Solomon's Cave, Soldier's Cave, and Cudjo's Cave! The cave was originally referred to as "Gap Cave" because of its proximity to the Gap. When early pioneers saw the cave they knew they were about to cross the mountains into the wilderness of Kentucky.