Discover rich history, spectacular overlooks, unique rock formations, cascading waterfalls, and an extensive trail system in Cumberland Gap National Historical Park's 20,000 acres.
NPS PHOTO
Park ranger with visitors in Gap Cave
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.
Photo By John Graves
Cabin at the historic Hensley Settlement
The stories of early pioneers and settlers, Civil War Soldiers, and mountain communities come alive when visiting the numerous historic buildings and structures found in the park.
View from the Pinnacle Overlook Skyland Road leads to the Pinnacle Overlook for a fantastic view of the historic Cumberland Gap. more...
The park visitor center The visitor center houses a museum, book sales, handmade crafts from the region, and an auditorium. more...
Camping The Wilderness Road campground has sites situated in a spectacular wooded setting. more...
Did You Know?
Gap Cave has also been called: King Solomon's Cave, Soldier's Cave, and Cudjo's Cave! The cave was originally referred to as "Gap Cave" because of its proximity to the Gap. When early pioneers saw the cave they knew they were about to cross the mountains into the wilderness of Kentucky.