§ 02 — OVERVIEW
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.
§ 03 — LOCATION
Directions
By Plane The closest major airport is located in Knoxville, Tennessee approximately 85 miles away. Flights can also be made into Lexington, Kentucky approximately 130 miles away. By Car The park entrance is located on Highway 25E just south of Middlesboro Kentucky.
Weather Notes
Summers at Cumberland Gap are hot and humid, with temperatures commonly in the mid to upper 90s. Winters are generally mild with rain and some periods of snow January through March. Temperatures usually range in the 30s and 40s. Weather can sometimes be unpredictable, especially at higher elevations.
§ 04 — AMENITIES
§ 06 — CONDITIONS
National Weather Service · seven-day outlook · updated hourly
§ 07 — SIGNAL
FCC broadband data · actual signal varies in remote terrain
§ 08—11 — FROM THE FIELD
Community Intel from visitors, written reviews, dated trip reports, and reader-submitted photographs.
§ 09 — REVIEWS
§ 10 — TRIP REPORTS
§ 11 — COMMUNITY PHOTOS
§ 05 — TRAILS NEARBY
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Nearby Trails
§ 01 — VITALS
Verizon
Based on FCC availability data. Actual signal may vary in remote terrain.
Sun
85°F
Sunny
0 to 5 mph SE
Mon
79°F
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms
5 to 10 mph SW
Tue
77°F
Chance Rain Showers
5 mph NW
Wed
82°F
Sunny
0 mph
Thu
83°F
Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
0 to 5 mph S
Fri
82°F
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
0 to 5 mph SW
Sat
83°F
Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
0 to 5 mph SW
