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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
Operating Hours & Seasons
 
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Park ranger with visitor
The visitor center is open daily 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. 
The visitor center is closed on Christmas Day.

Park grounds and picnic areas are open daily.
The road leading to the Pinnacle Overlook may be closed periodically due to inclement weather including ice, snow, and lightning.
fog coming through Cumberland Gap as seen from the Pinnacle Overlook
View from the Pinnacle Overlook
Skyland Road leads to the Pinnacle Overlook for a fantastic view of the historic Cumberland Gap.
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Living history demonstration
History comes alive!
Special events and interpretive programs inspire and enlighten!
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Pioneers cross Cumberland Gap  

Did You Know?
Between 1775 and 1810 some 300,000 settlers crossed Cumberland Gap and began settling the land west of the Appalachians. These brave pioneers were following dreams of prosperity in the wilderness of Kentucky.

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Last Updated: July 30, 2006 at 12:57 EST