Cumberland Gap National Historical Park
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Current alerts (1)
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Information
Trail Maintenance Underway Near Sand Cave
Crews are using Ridge Trail from Hensley to Sand Cave Trail to complete trail work. Trails remain open; some sections may be muddy or messy.
Hours
Cumberland Gap National Historical Park
| Every day | 9:00AM - 4:00PM |
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Coming up:
- Nov 27: Thanksgiving (closed)
The park is open 24 hours a day to pedestrian and cyclist, weather permitting. Some services and facilities have separate hours, however; please see descriptions of those facilities elsewhere.
Visitor centers
Cumberland Gap National Historical Park Visitor Center
Cumberland Gap National Historical Park Visitor Center
| Every day | 9:00AM - 4:00PM |
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Coming up:
- Nov 26: Thanksgiving Day (closed)
The park is open 24 hours a day to pedestrian and cyclist, weather permitting. Some services and facilities have separate hours, however; please see descriptions of those facilities elsewhere.
Visitor center page on nps.gov: Cumberland Gap National Historical Park Visitor Center
Daniel Boone Visitor Information Station
Daniel Boone Visitor Information Station
| Every day | Closed |
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The Daniel Boone Visitor Information Station operates on a flexible schedule. Check ahead to know when assistance and resources are available at this location.
Events in the next few days
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Hensley Settlement Tour
· 01:00 PM – 04:00 PM · Meet at the Cumberland Gap National Historical Park
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Hensley Settlement Tour
· 10:00 AM – 02:30 PM · Meet at the Cumberland Gap National Historical Park
About this park
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.