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Cumberland Gap National Historical ParkVisitors step back in time on the Hensley Settlement tour.
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Cumberland Gap National Historical Park
Bicycling Information

Bicycles can be ridden on approximately 7 miles of park trails. Bicycles are allowed on park roads; however caution is advised as most park roads experience a high amount of vehicle traffic.

Bicycle Trails:

The Boone Trail connects the Wilderness Road Campground and the Daniel Boone parking Area. This 2 mile long dirt and gravel trail contains some single track for mountain bikes.

The Shillalah Creek Trail can be accessed from Kentucky Highway 217 and leads up to Hensley Settlement. This 5 mile long gravel road, utilized by park vehicles, has a 2,000 foot elevation gain. No bicycles are allowed in the Hensley Settlement. 

A "Rails to Trails" program and Greenway Trail System in adjacent communities provide additional biking opportunities and can be accessed from the park.

For information about area bicycle trails please call (606) 248-2817.

Fire Pink, a bright red appalachian wildflower.  

Did You Know?
Although Cumberland Gap is designated a national historical park, 14,000 of its 24,000 acres have been proposed, and are managed, as wilderness.

Last Updated: August 17, 2006 at 14:39 EST