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Tri-State Peak Trail

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  1. Areas
  2. VA
  3. …Southwestern Virginia
  4. Cumberland Gap National Historical Park
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“A route that has you in Virginia, Kentucky, and Tennessee all at the same time. ”

April French
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0.6

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1,980' 604 m

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1,642' 501 m

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338' 103 m

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19%

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Cumberland Gap closes at dark. Check their website for information about backcountry camping.

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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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Land Manager: NPS - Cumberland Gap National Historic Park

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April French
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Cumberland Gap National Historical Park
Apr 7, 2020 near Middles…, KY
Cumberland Gap National Historical Park
Apr 7, 2020 near Middles…, KY
Cumberland Gap
Apr 7, 2020 near Middles…, KY
Old furnace ruins
May 24, 2018 near Middles…, KY
The Wilderness Road Trail is smooth and scenic through this section.
Feb 20, 2017 near Middles…, KY
View of Cumberland TN from the peak.
May 24, 2018 near Middles…, KY

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Jun 10, 2023
Daniel daniel.ryan.paulsen@gmail.com
Sep 27, 2020
Don Childrey
0.6mi
Oct 12, 2019
Ralph Smith
4.2mi — 1h 25m
Jun 19, 2019
Benji Sayre
0.6mi
Nov 3, 2017
Yates Pharr
hiked tri-state and fort Foote trails. overcast and upper 60's. felt warm and humid. 3.3mi

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