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Cumberland Gap National Historical ParkPark rangers take visitors back in time among the historic log cabins of the Hensley Settlement tour.
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Cumberland Gap National Historical Park
Things To Do
 
White Rocks

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White Rocks Overlook

Discover rich history, spectacular overlooks, unique rock formations, cascading waterfalls, and an extensive trail system in Cumberland Gap National Historical Park's 24,000 acres.

 
cave tour

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Park ranger with visitors in Gap Cave

Explore a hidden world found underground- inside the mountains! It is a world of darkness, with fantastic dripstone formations and strange animals who have adapted to the cave environment.

 
Hensley Settlement

Photo By John Graves

Cabin at the historic Hensley Settlement

The stories of early pioneers and settlers, Civil War Soldiers, and mountain communities come alive when visiting the numerous historic buildings and structures found in the park.
fog coming through Cumberland Gap as seen from the Pinnacle Overlook
View from the Pinnacle Overlook
Skyland Road leads to the Pinnacle Overlook for a fantastic view of the historic Cumberland Gap.
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The park visitor center houses a museum, book sales, handmade crafts, and an auditorium with 2 high definition films shown daily.
The park visitor center
The visitor center houses a museum, book sales, handmade crafts from the region, and an auditorium.
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The Wilderness Road campground
Camping
The Wilderness Road campground has sites situated in a spectacular wooded setting.
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Hikers on the Sugar Run trail.  

Did You Know?
Cumberland Gap is an incredible destination for hikers and backpackers... over 85 miles of trails and numerous backcountry camping areas.

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Last Updated: August 04, 2009 at 15:02 EST