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2.5 miles
Distance
1,642 ft
Climb
-84 ft
Descent
3,097 ft
High Point
1,558 ft
Altitude change
1,540 ft
Altitude min
1,540 ft
Altitude start
3,097 ft
Altitude end
11.6%
Grade
-16.3%
Grade max
50.1%
Grade min
2 miles
Distance climb
1,752 ft
Distance down
Chadwell Gap Trail Details
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Activities
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Mountain Biking not recommended or allowed. -
Riding AreaCumberland Gap National Historical Park
Middlesboro, Kentucky -
AKAHensley Settlement Trail
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Difficulty Rating
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Hiking SAC ScaleT1 Hiking
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Trail TypeSingletrack
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DirectionBoth Directions
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Physical RatingModerate
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Trail VisibilityAlways easy to follow
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Dogs AllowedYes
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eBike Allowed
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OSM Way
Chadwell Gap on Cumberland Mountain is one of those paths of least resistance that has been everything from a buffalo trail to a coal mining road.
Located on the Virginia side of Cumberland Mountain, the Chadwell Gap Trail climbs two miles to the top of Cumberland Mountain, where it joins the 21-mile Ridge Trail, the longest trail in Cumberland Gap National Historical Park.
Take a right at the Ridge Trail intersection, and it's 3.5 miles to Sand Cave and 4.5 miles to White Rocks.
Go left on the Ridge Trail, and it's a half-mile to Hensley Settlement, one of the loveliest and most interesting features in the park.
The hiking starts off easy and increases in difficulty as the trail approaches the crest of Cumberland Mountain. It is a gorgeous hike any time of the year, but especially in the fall.
After the last switchback, the Chadwell Gap Trail ascends a series of steps to the top of the ridge. A cliff face - part of the sandstone caprock - abuts the path. It's a steep, geologically interesting pitch, much like the section of the Alum Cave Trail in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park as it climbs up to the bluffs.
A half-mile hike on the Ridge Trail took us to the Chadwell Gap campsite, one of three backcountry campsites off the Ridge Trail located within striking distance of Hensley Settlement.
Access Info
To access the trailhead from US Route 58 Wilderness Road, at Mile Marker 9.2 Turn North on Caylor Rd (SR690) for 1.7 mi, turn Right on Dry Branch Rd (SR68
for .7 mi. Turn Left into parking area. Please leave room for horse trails to maneuver.
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(36.653950, -83.496340)
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Nearby Trails
- Wilderness Road Trail 2 miles
- Ridge Trail 3 miles
- Ewing Trail 3 miles
- Ridge Trail 3 miles
- Ewing Trial (horse) 6 miles
Cumberland Gap National Historical Park
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Frequently Asked Questions About Chadwell Gap Trail
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Where is Chadwell Gap Trail located?
Chadwell Gap Trail is located in Cumberland Gap National Historical Park, Middlesboro, Kentucky, United States. It is part of the Cumberland Gap National Historical Park trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 36.65395, -83.49634.
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How hard is Chadwell Gap Trail?
Chadwell Gap Trail is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 11.6%.
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What is the elevation gain for Chadwell Gap Trail?
Chadwell Gap Trail has 1,642 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 84 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 1,540 ft to 3,097 ft.
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Is Chadwell Gap Trail a point to point trail?
Chadwell Gap Trail is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
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