Follow in the footsteps of early pioneers through Virginia’s westernmost point. Visit Wilderness Road State Park and Martin’s Station to check out early handmade forts. Experience the pioneer trek through Cumberland Gap National Historical Park. Pinnacle Overlook offers a view of the Gap that opened settlement to the west.

For details, turn-by-turn directions, downloadable GPX files, a list of lodging, dining and attractions along the way, and to order a free Appalachian Backroads Map showing off 14 of the best scenic backroads of Appalachia, visit AppalachianBackroads.com. And to plan ahead of your visit, click on our interactive trip planner app to plot your stops along the way!