Gap Cave Trail
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The Gap Cave Trail at the Cumberland Gap National Historical Park in Virginia, near Cumberland Gap, is a short 0.2 mile out-and-back hike from the Wilderness Road Trail to the Gap Cave and back.
Gap Cave is formerly known as Cudjo's Cave and lies right on the Virginia and Tennessee border and lies just below the Pinnacle Overlook Trail.
You can pay for tours through the cave and people are still discovering new section of the cave all the time. As of 2015, 18.5 miles has been mapped of the cave.
In order to reach the cave, take the Wilderness Road Trail west until you find signs for Gap Cave.
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67
'
Total Change
65
'
Ascent
56
'
Descent
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Note: Waypoints always include the parking location and trailhead. Campsites, waterfalls, and other points of interest are included in the GPX only if shown on the map.
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0.2
miles
Trail added
September 06, 2017
Updated on
November 27, 2017
2020 donation goal
21% raised
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