Cumberland Gap National Historical Park

The mountain pass used by Daniel Boone’s Wilderness Road, where Kentucky, Tennessee and Virginia meet. From the visitor center a winding road climbs to the Pinnacle Overlook; vehicles over 20 feet (6 m) are not allowed on it.

Nearest town

Middlesboro, KY

Category

History & culture

GPS

36.6048, -83.6928

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