Historic Gap Tour

Step into history on a guided tour of Cumberland Gap, where a guide brings to life the journeys of Native peoples, explorers, and pioneers who crossed this natural passage through the Appalachian Mountains. Along scenic trails and overlooks, you’ll experience sweeping v......More

Step into history on a guided tour of Cumberland Gap, where a guide brings to life the journeys of Native peoples, explorers, and pioneers who crossed this natural passage through the Appalachian Mountains. Along scenic trails and overlooks, you’ll experience sweeping views and stories that reveal why the Gap became known as the “First Gateway to the West.” This 1.2-mile round-trip hike is considered moderate. Programs and events are subject to cancellation due to weather or other unforeseen circumstances. 

This starts from the Thomas Walker Parking Area.

Historic Gap Tour

Step into history on a guided tour of Cumberland Gap, where a guide brings to life the journeys of Native peoples, explorers, and pioneers who crossed this natural passage through the Appalachian Mountains. Along scenic trails and overlooks, you’ll experience sweeping v......More

Step into history on a guided tour of Cumberland Gap, where a guide brings to life the journeys of Native peoples, explorers, and pioneers who crossed this natural passage through the Appalachian Mountains. Along scenic trails and overlooks, you’ll experience sweeping views and stories that reveal why the Gap became known as the “First Gateway to the West.” This 1.2-mile round-trip hike is considered moderate. Programs and events are subject to cancellation due to weather or other unforeseen circumstances. 

This starts from the Thomas Walker Parking Area.

Historic Gap Tour

Step into history on a guided tour of Cumberland Gap, where a guide brings to life the journeys of Native peoples, explorers, and pioneers who crossed this natural passage through the Appalachian Mountains. Along scenic trails and overlooks, you’ll experience sweeping v......More

Step into history on a guided tour of Cumberland Gap, where a guide brings to life the journeys of Native peoples, explorers, and pioneers who crossed this natural passage through the Appalachian Mountains. Along scenic trails and overlooks, you’ll experience sweeping views and stories that reveal why the Gap became known as the “First Gateway to the West.” This 1.2-mile round-trip hike is considered moderate. Programs and events are subject to cancellation due to weather or other unforeseen circumstances. 

This starts from the Thomas Walker Parking Area.

Wives' Tales and Witchery of Appalachia

We will talk through local family lore, tall tales and legends of Cumberland Gap and Gap Cave, Appalachian superstitions and traditions and where they came from. This is an interactive program where the audience will also share stories that parallel our topics.

Wilderness Road Campground Amphitheater

Historic Gap Tour

Step into history on a guided tour of Cumberland Gap, where a guide brings to life the journeys of Native peoples, explorers, and pioneers who crossed this natural passage through the Appalachian Mountains. Along scenic trails and overlooks, you’ll experience sweeping v......More

Step into history on a guided tour of Cumberland Gap, where a guide brings to life the journeys of Native peoples, explorers, and pioneers who crossed this natural passage through the Appalachian Mountains. Along scenic trails and overlooks, you’ll experience sweeping views and stories that reveal why the Gap became known as the “First Gateway to the West.” This 1.2-mile round-trip hike is considered moderate. Programs and events are subject to cancellation due to weather or other unforeseen circumstances. 

This starts from the Thomas Walker Parking Area.

Historic Gap Tour

Step into history on a guided tour of Cumberland Gap, where a guide brings to life the journeys of Native peoples, explorers, and pioneers who crossed this natural passage through the Appalachian Mountains. Along scenic trails and overlooks, you’ll experience sweeping v......More

Step into history on a guided tour of Cumberland Gap, where a guide brings to life the journeys of Native peoples, explorers, and pioneers who crossed this natural passage through the Appalachian Mountains. Along scenic trails and overlooks, you’ll experience sweeping views and stories that reveal why the Gap became known as the “First Gateway to the West.” This 1.2-mile round-trip hike is considered moderate. Programs and events are subject to cancellation due to weather or other unforeseen circumstances. 

This starts from the Thomas Walker Parking Area.

Historic Gap Tour

Step into history on a guided tour of Cumberland Gap, where a guide brings to life the journeys of Native peoples, explorers, and pioneers who crossed this natural passage through the Appalachian Mountains. Along scenic trails and overlooks, you’ll experience sweeping v......More

Step into history on a guided tour of Cumberland Gap, where a guide brings to life the journeys of Native peoples, explorers, and pioneers who crossed this natural passage through the Appalachian Mountains. Along scenic trails and overlooks, you’ll experience sweeping views and stories that reveal why the Gap became known as the “First Gateway to the West.” This 1.2-mile round-trip hike is considered moderate. Programs and events are subject to cancellation due to weather or other unforeseen circumstances. 

This starts from the Thomas Walker Parking Area.