Cumberland Trail: Long Distance Hiking Guide

CUMT

Tennessee

175Miles
10–18 daysTypical thru-hike
Some experienceExperience
Mar, Apr, May, Sep, Oct, NovBest Season
RemoteCrowds

The Cumberland Trail State Park runs from Chickamauga Dam near Chattanooga north toward Cumberland Gap, traversing the Cumberland Plateau. The trail offers dramatic canyon scenery, waterfalls, and access to several wilderness areas in one of the most underrated trail systems in the Southeast.

Trail Characteristics

  • Distance: 175 miles
  • Route type: Linear
  • Terrain: Forest, Canyon
  • Navigation: Standard trail
  • Resupply: Moderate

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