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Hike of the Month - Cumberland Trail

See larger Light streams through trees along the gravel path at the beginning of November's hike of the month which follows a portion of the Cumberland Trail near Cumberland Gap, Tenn., Oct. 14, 2010. The trail quickly turns from gravel to rugged and rocky after passing the Tri-State Peak shelter.

Photo by Adam Brimer

Light streams through trees along the gravel path at the beginning of November's hike of the month which follows a portion of the Cumberland Trail near Cumberland Gap, Tenn., Oct. 14, 2010. The trail quickly turns from gravel to rugged and rocky after passing the Tri-State Peak shelter.

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  • The ridge line of Cumberland Mountain, left, stretches northeast into Virginia away from an overlook just above Tiprell, Tenn., Oct. 14, 2010.
  • This rock overlook provides a picturesque lunch spot for hikers on the Cumberland Trail near Cumberland Gap, Tenn. From the overlook, hikers can see Tiprell, Tenn., just below and Cumberland Mountain as it stretches off into the distance into Virginia.
  • Light streams through trees along the gravel path at the beginning of November's hike of the month which follows a portion of the Cumberland Trail near Cumberland Gap, Tenn., Oct. 14, 2010. The trail quickly turns from gravel to rugged and rocky after passing the Tri-State Peak shelter.
  • Hikers will pass straight through the Cumberland Gap before reaching the Cumberland Trail in November's hike of the month near Cumberland Gap, Tenn., Oct. 14, 2010.
  • Hikers will come to a junction in the trail at the Cumberland Gap and should continue on to Tri-State Peak where the Cumberland Trail picks up near Cumberland Gap, Tenn.
  • Fall colors began to appear on November's hike of the month on the Cumberland Trail near Cumberland Gap, Tenn., Oct. 14, 2010.
  • Fall colors could be seen along the Cumberland Trail during November's hike of the month near Cumberland Gap, Tenn., Oct. 14, 2010.
  • Before reaching the Cumberland Trail, hikers will pass Tri-State Peak where it is possible to stand in three states at once near Cumberland Gap, Tenn., Oct. 14, 2010. The borders of Kentucky, Tennessee and Virginia converge under a gazebo which offers views of Highway 25E and Cumberland Gap, Tenn.
  • Highway 25E near Cumberland Gap, Tenn., can be seen before it disappears into the Cumberland Gap Tunnel from the Tri-State Peak overlook.
  • The Cumberland Trail's northern terminus is located at the Tri-State Peak near Cumberland Gap, Tenn. After reaching the Tri-State Peak, hikers will follow the Cumberland Trail as it follows the ridge line of Cumberland Mountain into Tennessee.
  • The town of Cumberland Gap, Tenn., can be seen from the Cumberland Trail near the Tri-State Peak mark. Hikers will experience periodic views of Cumberland Gap and Tiprell, Tenn., as they follow the ridge line Cumberland Mountain into Tennessee.
  • The portion of the Cumberland Trail near Cumberland Gap, Tenn., that follows the ridge line of Cumberland Mountain can be rocky and moderate to difficult as it continues south into Tennessee. The trail is marked with white blazes for those not familiar with the area.

November's hike of the month follows a portion of the Cumberland Trail starting at its northern terminus located at Tri-State Peak near Cumberland Gap, Tenn.

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