Cumberland Gap National Historical Park

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At Cumberland Gap, the first great gateway to the west, follow the buffalo, the Native American, the longhunter, the pioneer... all traveled this route through the mountains into the wilderness of Kentucky. Modern day explorers and travelers stand in awe at this great gateway and the many miles of trails and scenic features found in the park.

Address: 91 Bartlett Park Road, Middlesboro 40965

Phone: (606) 248-2817

Website

Email: vog.spn@noitaterpretni_aguc

Parking: Lot

State: KY

City: Middlesboro

Street Number: 91 Bartlett Park Road

Zip Code: 40965

categories: historical place, government organization, national park

Opening Hours

Monday: 09:00 - 16:00
Tuesday: 09:00 - 16:00
Wednesday: 09:00 - 16:00
Thursday: 09:00 - 16:00
Friday: 09:00 - 16:00
Saturday: 09:00 - 16:00
Sunday: 09:00 - 16:00

Reviews

Great hiking, so much to take in! We parked at the earthworks and then hiked up to the Pinnacle. The view is amazing! Be sure to stop by the visitors center for some great history, and if you're lucky you might catch some reenactors, too

Had a great time here.  My only regret is that I wasn't able to budget more time this trip.   The views were awesome and the park is very well kept.   I am trying to line up a trip early fall before the color change crowd rolls in.

Hadn't been to the Pinnacle since my son was probably 1 so nearly 15 years later we finally got to come back. It was a beautiful day and not very crowded like some of the other Parks. Great views and also saw some of the wildlife going up. My whole family enjoyed it. We will be back soon.

Day we went, there was a lady at the visitors' center showing how textiles were made by pioneers. She was very pleasant and informative.  Held my girls attention.  We drove up to Pinnacle Overlook, spectacular views, and a very curvy road. We hiked to the iron furnace and the Cumberland Gap historical marker from a parking lot in Virginia. Going to the landmarks was all uphill. Rangers in the visitors center were very helpful. Don't forgot you Passport Stamps! They have a soft pad under the stamping surface,so don't rock stamp around too much or it's unreadable.  Restrooms: Noticed restrooms at visitors center and the parking area for Pinnacle Overlook.

Once we got to the visitor center, we found the 20 minute film informative. The museum displays filled in history beyond that of the film. The staff were helpful in describing the drive to the Pinnacle Overlook and what to expect on our arrival. The view was spectacular, well worth the slow drive up the mountain through multiple switchbacks.  Recommend you do not follow Google maps to get to the park. We saw parts of Kentucky mostly visited by those who live there after it routed us on small state highways that took us 25 miles out of our way. On hind sight, we should have reviewed the map and the directions since the National Historical Park visitor center is close to US 25E.

5/8/2023 visit:  We were certainly enlightened by the two movies one about Daniel Boone and his efforts to get people through the Gap and the other about the hundreds of thousands of people who went through the Gap looking for a better life.  The museum is small yet full of information. The store has a good selection including the National Parks stickers. We drove up to the Thomas Walker Parking Area where you start the hike to the Indian Rock; the Cumberland Gap Pass and the Tri-State Peak where KY/TN/VA meet. It’s about 2.5 miles round trip from the parking area. The ranger and the other staff were all very friendly and informative. The beauty of the area is very evident.

Took a nice, almost hour hike, from Iron Forge parking area to the Tri-State Peak. Pretty cool spot to visit. The trail was nicely graveled at the beginning, then had areas that had been washed away, exposing bigger rocks underneath.  Still pretty easy to hike up the trail. Then went to the Gap Cave on the way back down to the parking area.

A nice place to enjoy the beautiful scenery of 3 states and the surrounding mountainside, while learning history behind the Cumberland Gap! You can drive up the mountain to The Pinaccle Overlook or hike up the walking trails like I did to enjoy the scenery and watching my kids do it! My 2, 3, 4 and 6 year olds hiked it with exception of carrying my 2 and 3 year old a little of the way back to truck because of being wore out a little.

Wow! The rich historical recorded facts about when and how and why this place is and was so significant to the growth of this country and the peoples struggles to expand deeper into the interior of these mountains is fantastic! We're so glad we took the time to drive up to this area and a bonus was the drive thru Tennessee's longest tunnel of over 4,000 ft which passed through underneath the mountains just beside the gap. It's a two tube tunnel with one going north and the other heading south, four lanes total and very well lit for you scared folks. Impressive!

Beautiful park. Views for a zillion miles. Visitor center is very informative, staff friendly.  Ample parking. Places for picnics. Plenty of places for short hikes. Local town very close with places to eat. Bathrooms available.  Pinnacle Overlook is a must. Be cautious in your on a motorcycle  as some carsthe day we went stopped at the hairpin turns....a few turns are 10 mph turns and little camber.

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