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Cumberland Gap National Historical Park - More Info

The first great gateway to the west, Cumberland Gap is a mountain pass that was used by wildlife, Native Indian tribes, and later by settlers moving west.

Daniel Boone was hired to blaze a trail beginning in Southwest Virginia through Cumberland Gap known as the Wilderness Road. It became the route westward for pioneers who travelled west through the mountains into the wilderness of Kentucky. Both the North and the South vied for control of the Cumberland Gap during the Civil war.

Today the park consists of approximately 20,000 acres and 70 miles of hiking trails. There are numerous scenic and historic features in the park and ranger led programs are offered throughout the year including tours of Gap Cave and the historic Hensley Settlement.

Gap Caverns in Cumberland Gap National Historical Park - More Info

Explore a hidden world found underground- inside the mountains! It is a world of darkness, with fantastic dripstone formations and strange animals who have adapted to the cave environment.

Gap Cave Tours: Join park rangers on an exciting two-hour adventure exploring this majestic underground cathedral. During the one-mile tour, you'll walk along the wilderness road trail to the cave entrance, then through five levels of the cave via 183 steps.

Adults - $8.00
Seniors with Golden Age Passports - $4.00
Children ages 5-12 - $4.00

All tours meet at the Daniel Boone parking area. Tickets must be purchased at least 15 minutes in advance.

Tour has limited capacity. Reservations are recommended and can be made up to one month in advance by calling (606)248-2817.

Schedule
Jan 1 - March 31
Weekends only 10:00 am and 2:00 pm
April 1 - May 26
Weekdays - 10:00 am, Weekends - 10:00 am and 2:00 pm
May 27 - Sept 1
Daily at 10:00 am and 2:00 pm
Sept 2 - Nov 24
Weekdays - 10:00 am, Weekends - 10:00 am and 2:00 pm
November 25 - December 31
Weekends only 10:00 am and 2:00 pm