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Cup Gap

Cup Gap to Carr Gap

Carr Gap Road

Overview

This section follows the ridgeline of Cumberland Mountain between Cup Gap and Carr Gap, with rolling terrain through mixed hardwood forest. The route generally stays high along the divide, offering intermittent views of surrounding valleys. Portions of the corridor follow old roads and may be rough, overgrown, or impacted by ATV use.

Trail Section Details

Features:

  • Overlooks
  • Fall color
  • Bluffs

Distance:

5 miles

Difficulty:

Moderate

Northern Terminus:

Wooded endpoint; future trail extension planned

Southern Terminus:

Carr Gap Road

Timezone:

EDT

Cautions:

Limited maintenance; expect overgrown or difficult-to-follow sections.

Camping:

No designated campsites along this section.

Trailheads

There are no formal trailheads for this section. Cup Gap is reached by trail, and Carr Gap is accessed via Carr Gap Road, with informal parking available where pavement ends and along TN 63.

Map

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Description

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