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Cumberland Trail

Cumberland Plateau, Tennessee

Distance
108.5 km
Elev. gain
3,908 m
Start
Cumberland Trail - Hall Road
Finish
CT - Laurel Snow Kiosk

Distance is the published figure. Sources are listed below.

The real route, north at the top. The distance is the published figure, not the length of this drawing.

Elevation along the route

0 km248–616 m above sea level104 km

Ground elevation sampled along the mapped route.

About this distance

Tennessee State Parks describes a corridor of more than 300 miles, but the Cumberland Trail is still under construction and exists as finished segments that do not yet join up. The 108.5 km (67.4 mi) shown here is the longest stretch you can currently walk without a break. Plan against the specific segment you intend to hike rather than the corridor length.

Along the way

Summits & passes

  • Buck Knob
  • The Hellican
  • Barn Hill
  • Bakewell Mountain

Campsites

  • Cooper Creek Campsite
  • Board Camp Creek Campsite
  • Little Possum South Campsite
  • Richland Creek Campsite

Water sources

  • Montlake
  • Patterson Pond

Common questions

How long is the Cumberland Trail?
The Cumberland Trail is 108.5 km (67.4 miles).
How much elevation gain does the Cumberland Trail have?
The Cumberland Trail has about 3,908 m (12,822 ft) of total climbing, measured along Far's route for the trail.
Where does the Cumberland Trail start and finish?
The Cumberland Trail runs between Cumberland Trail - Hall Road and CT - Laurel Snow Kiosk.
Is there water on the Cumberland Trail?
Far's catalog records 2 mapped water sources along the Cumberland Trail, including Montlake and Patterson Pond. Seasonal flow varies and mapped sources can run dry — check current conditions with the land manager before relying on any of them.
Why do other sources list a different distance for the Cumberland Trail?
Tennessee State Parks describes a corridor of more than 300 miles, but the Cumberland Trail is still under construction and exists as finished segments that do not yet join up. The 108.5 km (67.4 mi) shown here is the longest stretch you can currently walk without a break. Plan against the specific segment you intend to hike rather than the corridor length.

Sources

Route geometry from OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL). Trail conditions, permits and hazards change: check before you go.

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