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35.81, -84.82 · rel 13968933
35.81, -84.82 · rel 13968933
Cumberland Trail
361,3 km from Cumberland Gap to Signal Point through alpine terrain and mountains.
Cumberland Gap
→
Signal Point
linear
361,3km
Distance
multi-day
Climb · estimate
moderate
Difficulty · estimate
linear
Shape
22
views
11
Viewpoints
01 · Character of the route
Is this one for you?
Alpine Terrain
Mountains
Summit
Cave
11× viewpoint
Castle or ruins
Remote
Uncrowded
compiled from map data (OSM) and points of interest along the route — no editorial layer
02 · 20 points along the route
What will you encounter?
11× viewpoint
2× ruins
1× cave
5× summit
1× Attraction
Edwards Point
viewpoint ·
on the route
0,0 km
0%
Lawson Rock Overlook
viewpoint ·
26 m off route
0,0 km
0%
Boston Branch Overlook
viewpoint ·
29 m off route
25,3 km
7%
Mining Ruins
ruins ·
37 m off route
25,3 km
7%
Scenic View
viewpoint ·
on the route
314,3 km
87%
Scenic View
viewpoint ·
on the route
361,3 km
100%
Unnamed Cave
cave ·
on the route
361,3 km
100%
Site #4 - Incline Control House
ruins ·
on the route
361,3 km
100%
Brady Mountain
summit ·
on the route
361,3 km
100%
Head of the Sequatchie River
Attraction ·
on the route
361,3 km
100%
Breakaway Bluff
viewpoint ·
on the route
361,3 km
100%
Rock Creek Overlook
viewpoint ·
on the route
361,3 km
100%
England Mountain
summit ·
on the route
361,3 km
100%
Cranmore Cove Overlook
viewpoint ·
on the route
361,3 km
100%
Donnelly's Window
viewpoint ·
28 m off route
361,3 km
100%
Burge Mountain
summit ·
29 m off route
361,3 km
100%
Roaring Creek Overlook
viewpoint ·
29 m off route
361,3 km
100%
Lost Overlook
viewpoint ·
43 m off route
361,3 km
100%
Eagle Bluff
summit ·
49 m off route
361,3 km
100%
Bear Knob
summit ·
49 m off route
361,3 km
100%
03 · Landmarks
Steady waypoints
Quarter of the way
Halfway
Three quarters
Finish
04 · Intersecting routes
Where you meet other trails
05 · From the trail
Through the eyes of hikers
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What hikers experienced
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07 · Before you go
Answers to common questions
Cumberland Trail is 361.3 km long.
At an average walking pace, Cumberland Trail takes approximately 89h 53min to complete.
No, Cumberland Trail is a linear (point-to-point) trail. It runs from Cumberland Gap to Signal Point. Plan ahead for return transport.
Cumberland Trail starts at Cumberland Gap.
Cumberland Trail is a strenuous hike requiring excellent fitness and prior hiking experience.
Cumberland Trail is maintained and managed by Tennessee State Parks.