Where does the Cumberland Trail begin and end?

The trail begins at Cumberland Gap National Park on the northern border of Tennessee/Kentucky. The southern end is the “Grand Canyon” of Tennessee at Signal Mountain overlooking the Tennessee River Gorge at Chattanooga.

Where does the Cumberland Trail begin?

Cumberland Gap National Historical Park
The trail begins at Cumberland Gap National Historical Park and ends at Chickamauga and Chattanooga National Military Park and Prentice Cooper Wildlife Management Area just outside Chattanooga, Tennessee. The trail travels through 11 Tennessee counties and two time zones.

Where in Tennessee has 210 miles of foot trails with spectacular overlooks crashing whitewater streams and steep gorges?

The Cumberland Trail includes a growing 210-mile network of access trails and side trails, connecting hikers with scenic and historic features along the main trail route.

Can you bike on the Cumberland trail?

Cumberland is great for bikers of any level. The city’s history of logging and mining left an extended network of logging roads and trails, which have then been developed for mountain biking, adding ample amounts of single track to the already existing access ways.

When did Cumberland Trail become a state park?

The Justin P. Wilson Cumberland Trail State Scenic Trail State Park, a Tennessee scenic hiking trail, became Tennessee’s 53rd state park in 1998. It is Tennessee’s first linear park, cutting through 11 Tennessee counties.

Is the Cumberland Trail in Tennessee a 501c3?

The state is continuing to partner with the Cumberland Trails Conference, a 501c3, and other volunteers to solicit public and private support for the acquisition of additional land along the trail.

Where to camp in Cumberland Mountain State Park?

Handicap accessible sites and bathhouses are available in Camping Areas 1, 2, 3, and 5. In Areas 2, 3, and 5, tents are not allowed on the grass. Picnic tables, grills, and bathhouse facilities are also provided.cSeven adults are allowed to camp at each site.

How long is the Overnight Trail at Cumberland Mountain?

The Overnight Trail is a six-mile loop through the forest, rated moderate to difficult. You should be prepared to cross a swinging bridge and several creeks and streams. This is a primitive site. Please practice Leave No Trace.