Cumberland Trail vs Mount Storm King Trail
A side-by-side look at distance, elevation, difficulty and the best time to hike each — so you can pick the right route.
Units
| Cumberland Trail | Mount Storm King Trail | |
|---|---|---|
| Distance | 300 mi483 km | 1.4 mi2 km |
| Elevation gain | 17,451 ft5,319 m | 2,201 ft671 m |
| Typical duration | — | — |
| Difficulty | — | — |
| Route type | Point-to-point | Point-to-point |
| Network | Regional | Local |
| Country | United States | United States |
| Best time to hike | Best from October to November | Best from July to July |
| Route & GPX | Route & GPX |
Cumberland Trail vs Mount Storm King Trail: which should you hike?
At 300 mi483 km, Cumberland Trail is the longer route — roughly 299 mi481 km more than Mount Storm King Trail (1.4 mi2 km). If you want the bigger challenge or a longer trip, that's the one; for a shorter or first multi-day hike, Mount Storm King Trail is the gentler pick. Check the elevation and best-season rows above, then open each route for the full guide and a free GPX download.