White Rocks & Sand Cave in Cumberland Gap NHP

Cumberland Gap National Historical Park.
Cumberland Gap is a prominent V-shaped indentation in the Cumberland Mountains. It is situated on the Kentucky-Virginia boundary approximately one-quarter mile north of the point where Kentucky, Virginia, and Tennessee meet. The base of the pass lies in a plane 300 feet above the valley floor and 900 feet below the pinnacle on its north side. On the south side, the mountain is only 600 feet above the saddle of the Cap. Viewed from a distance, this picturesque natural feature probably appears much the same as it did when seen by the first pioneers. (www.nps.gov/parkhistory)

The TRAIL : White Rocks & Sand Cave
Our hike will begin from the Thomas Walker Civic Park. We will follow the trail into the boundary of Cumberland Gap NHP. The trail climbs up for about 3 miles before leveling off. The trail crosses over the state line from Virgina into Kentucky. Our first stop is White Rocks Overlook where we will enjoy the scenic view and eat lunch. After our break, we will hike to see the impressive Sand Cave then proceed downhill back to our cars.

total mileage 8.7 miles
elevation gain 2200
the mileage and elevation gain makes this trail moderately challenging.

Carpool
7:00AM Meet at Cabelas, leave Cabelas no later than 7:10 am.

Dinner in Middlesboro on the way home. Most likely Cracker Barrel