Near Tri-State Peak Trail
The Wilderness Road Trail is smooth and scenic through this section.
Near Tri-State Peak Trail
Old furnace ruins
Near Tri-State Peak Trail
Cumberland Gap National Historical Park
Near Tri-State Peak Trail
Cumberland Gap
Near Tri-State Peak Trail
Cumberland Gap National Historical Park

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Tri-State Peak Trail

3.0 (2 Ratings)
A route that has you in Virginia, Kentucky, and Tennessee all at the same time.
0.6
mi
Distance
348
ft
Gain
moderate
Difficulty
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Access Issues
Cumberland Gap closes at dark. Check their website for information about backcountry camping.

Route Details

Flatter
Steeper
0.57mi
Distance
348ft
Elevation Gain
16ft
Elevation Loss
30%
Max Grade
1,977ft
High Point
1,645ft
Low Point
Path Type
Point to Point
Description
This trail is an old Civil War roadbed leading from the Saddle of the Gap to the Tri-State Peak. The climb is fairly steep compared to what you'll see on Object Lesson Road. At the top is a wonderful gazebo with plaques marking where the three states meet.

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