The landscape of the northern Cumberland Plateau is one of mountain paths, winding trails, sacred hunting grounds, and rich timberlands. Each landscape is defined by its own distinctive geologic formations, natural characteristics, legendary characters, and history. Over the 150-mile length of the Cumberland Historic Byway, each one of these landscapes gives way to another, and forms what was, at one time, a hidden frontier in America. The Cumberland Historic Byway links the Upper Cumberland Region, the Cumberland Gap, and the Cumberland River. This byway holds natural resources, unique geology, rich histories, and recreational activities for its travelers.
- Length
- 156 mi / 251.1 km
- Fees
- None
We publish 1 place that sit on this road, listed in the order you meet them. This is not a route and not a drive time — it is the names, so you can put them into whatever navigation you already use.
“Off” is a straight line from the place to the road, rounded. It is not a driving distance, and the road itself is a simplified centre line, so treat a mile or two as noise.
Dale Hollow LakeTN5 miles offLake
reservoir
- Swimming
- yes - beaches at Obey River, Lillydale, Willow Grove
- Boating
- yes - 27,700 acres; several ramp access areas, no fee
- Fishing
- yes - world-record smallmouth bass; trout need a special permit
- Camping
- Four Corps campgrounds; 31 primitive locations (70+ sites)
- Cost
- Day-use areas charge a per-vehicle fee; listed ramp areas are free