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The Cumberland Trail, a Tennessee State Scenic hiking trail, became Tennessee's 53rd state park in 1998. The Cumberland Trail State Scenic Trail traverses the eastern edge of the Cumberland Mountains, from Cumberland Gap National Historical Park, at the Kentucky/Virginia border, to Signal Point, a Civil War site perched above Chattanooga. More than 210 miles of foot trails are open in the system, offering access to spectacular overlooks, dramatic waterfalls, crashing whitewater streams and steep gorges. Popular activities include day hiking, backpacking to remote campsites, fishing, picnicking,