Cumberland Gap National Historical Park

Cleopatra's Pool is located deep in the Gap Cave
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.
Map showing location of park.
Wooden Bridge with metal handrails over Gap Creek with a person standing on bridge.
New Gap Creek Bridge
New Gap Creek Bridge at Cumberland Gap National Historical Park
A large fallen tree with a large root ball and uprooted dirt and rocks lay across a trail through the woods.
Crews clear downed trees from 10 miles of trail in Cumberland Gap
Staff from 8 National Park Service sites are working to clear hundreds of trees downed by Hurricane Helene in Cumberland Gap National Historical Park. The crew has thus far cleared over 500 fallen trees from about 10 miles of trail. Several miles of trail in the park have not yet been cleared and have hazardous conditions along the trail.
Hensley Settlement
Photo by NPS Photo
View from the Pinnacle Overlook
Photo by NPS Photo
Pioneers
Photo by Harold Jerrell
Sand Cave
Photo by NPS Photo
Cleopatra's Pool in the Gap Cave
Photo by NPS Photo