Cumberland Gapfall foliage
No reports yet this season for Cumberland Gap National Historical Park.
Right now in Cumberland Gap · September
- Hensley Settlement tours · May–Oct
3days to the next fall foliage seasonOct 1–31, The National Park Service says fall foliage typically peaks in October
Next 7 days
- Rain likely · up to 64% chanceSaturday Night, Sunday
National Weather Service forecast, issued Mon 11:41 AM (Eastern). Frost: a low of 36°F or less; wind: 20 mph or more; rain: 60% chance or more.
Frost near Cumberland Gap National Historical Park
First frost usually in ~3 weeks
Oct 19Average first fall frost
Apr 23Average last spring frost
The day a 32°F night is as likely as not, 1991–2020, at NOAA's Tazewell station (13.2 mi away, 1,365 ft). Source ↗ (opens in a new tab)
Cumberland Gap National Historical Park through the year
- Spring wildflowersMar–May
- Hensley Settlement toursNowMay–Oct
- Gap Cave toursMay–Aug
- Leaf-off viewsDec–Feb
Best spots around Cumberland Gap National Historical Park
- Pinnacle OverlookAbout 2,440 ft, four miles up a two-lane road
- Tri-State Peak2.4-mile round trip; a must for leaf-peepers
- Powell Valley OverlookBest in fall, over the valley's color
Trees this fall (Sep 15–21). Across the Southern Appalachians, every species with enough observations is close to a typical year. Which trees turn when →
How we know
National Weather Service forecast and alerts (opens in a new tab) (Sep 28) · USA National Phenology Network, colored leaves observations (opens in a new tab) (Sep 28) · NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 (annual/seasonal) (opens in a new tab) (Sep 27) · National Park Service, Cumberland Gap weather (opens in a new tab) (Sep 26) · National Park Service, Gap Cave tours (opens in a new tab) (Sep 26) · National Park Service, Cumberland Gap overlooks (opens in a new tab) (Sep 26) · National Park Service, Hensley Settlement tours (opens in a new tab) (Sep 26)
Questions people ask
When is peak fall foliage in Cumberland Gap National Historical Park in 2026?
The National Park Service says fall foliage typically peaks in October: Oct 1–31. That's general timing for this place, not a peak date or a forecast.
How is the fall color in Cumberland Gap National Historical Park right now?
Not now: the fall foliage season is over for this year. The next one starts in about 3 days (Oct 1–31, The National Park Service says fall foliage typically peaks in October).
Do I need to book the cave and settlement tours?
Reservations are recommended and must be made by noon the day before.Source: National Park Service, Gap Cave tours ↗ (opens in a new tab)
Can the Pinnacle road close?
Yes: in winter, the road to the overlook may close for snow or ice.Source: National Park Service, Cumberland Gap overlooks ↗ (opens in a new tab)
Where are the best spots in Cumberland Gap National Historical Park?
Pinnacle Overlook: about 2,440 ft, four miles up a two-lane road; Tri-State Peak: 2.4-mile round trip; a must for leaf-peepers; Powell Valley Overlook: best in fall, over the valley's color.
What is Cumberland Gap National Historical Park like through the year?
Spring wildflowers (Mar–May), Gap Cave tours (May–Aug), Hensley Settlement tours (May–Oct) and Leaf-off views (Dec–Feb).