Cumberland, Kentucky
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Top Hiking Spots in and near Cumberland
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Duffield, Virginia
Hike the Devil's Bathtub
5.03.96 mi / 250 ft gainThe Devil’s Bathtub is a deep pool of blue-green water known for being a great swimming hole and a beautiful natural feature. This hike is a 3.2 mile out and back hike with 250 feet elevation gain. There are at least 15 stream crossings, so extreme caution should be taken during periods of mediu...Read more -
Ewing, Virginia
Backpack to White Rocks in Cumberland Gap National Historic Park
6.4 mi / 2000 ft gainCumberland Gap National Historic Park encompasses more than 20,000 acres of mountainous terrain spread out across Virginia, Tennessee, and Kentucky. The park offers miles of trails and many historic curiosities, including the actual saddle where pioneers first found their way over the Cumberland ...Read more -
Ewing, Virginia
Hike to the Sand Caves
4.78 mi / 2000 ft gainAfter a 2.5 mi hike up the Ewing Trail, you will reach the Ridge Trail. Go left for approximately 1 mi until you reach a landing for horses. Another 0.25 mi down the trail, you will encounter some steep wooden steps as well as several slippery boulders. Depending on recent weather and season, you...Read more -
Ewing, Virginia
Hike to White Rocks
5.06 mi / 1500 ft gainStarting at the Ewing Trailhead, in Ewing, VA, you will meander up the ridge for about 2.5 mi before meeting up with Ridge Trail. The ascent is approximately 1500 ft up the side of the majestic White Rock Ridge. Mud, loose rocks, and some very steep climbs are included.Once at the top, left takes...Read more -
Church Hill, Tennessee
Laurel Run Trail
5.03.96 mi / 712 ft gainLaurel Run Trail is an out-and-back trail that takes you by a waterfall located near Church Hill, Tennessee.Read more -
Kingsport, Tennessee
Bays Mountain Fire Tower Loop
5.04.79 mi / 879 ft gainBays Mountain Fire Tower Loop is a loop trail that takes you by a lake located near Kingsport, Tennessee.Read more -
Kingsport, Tennessee
Bay's Mountain Firetower
4.83.67 mi / 768 ft gainBay's Mountain Firetower overlooks the city of Kingsport, the South Fork Holston River, and the surrounding Tennessee mountains. Part of Bay's Mountain State Park, this is the most popular hike of the 25 miles of trails. The hike to the fire tower passes the Kingsport Reservoir which is essential...Read more -
Kingsport, Tennessee
Bays Mountain Reservoir Trail
5.02.8 mi / 469 ft gainBays Mountain Reservoir Trail is a loop trail that takes you by a lake located near Kingsport, Tennessee.Read more -
Kingsport, Tennessee
Bays Mountain Trail Loop
5.06.01 mi / 728 ft gainBays Mountain Trail Loop is a loop trail that takes you by a lake located near Kingsport, Tennessee.Read more -
Pineville, Kentucky
Explore the Lookout from Chained Rock
5.0Located just north of the Cumberland Gap, Chained Rock is a local landform made unique by a long slung chain that comes with a tall tale of it's creation. According to legend the rock pinnacle overlooking the Cumberland River valley struck fear into the minds of young children, which was eased wi...Read more -
Haysi, Virginia
Explore Breaks Interstate Park
5.0Breaks Interstate Park lies on the border of western Virginia and eastern Kentucky, and is known as the “Grand Canyon of the South”. This park surrounds a 5-mile long gorge created by the Russell Fork River, which lies 1650 feet below the park.Once you enter the park, stop at the first overlook o...Read more -
Pineville, Kentucky
Hike to Honeymoon Falls at Pine Mountain State Resort Park
4.03 mi / 270 ft gainThe trail to Honeymoon Falls is located in Pine Mountain State Resort Park in Pineville, Kentucky. To reach the trail park in the parking lot in front of the park lodge. Walk towards the lodge and you'll see signs pointing you in the direction of the trails. It is located just behind the lodge. ...Read more