Cumberland Trail vs Tuscarora 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 | Tuscarora Trail | |
|---|---|---|
| Distance | 300 mi483 km | 252 mi406 km |
| Elevation gain | 17,451 ft5,319 m | 17,110 ft5,215 m |
| Typical duration | — | — |
| Difficulty | — | — |
| Route type | Point-to-point | Point-to-point |
| Network | Regional | Regional |
| Country | United States | United States |
| Best time to hike | Best from October to November | Best from October to November |
| Route & GPX | Route & GPX |
Cumberland Trail vs Tuscarora Trail: which should you hike?
At 300 mi483 km, Cumberland Trail is the longer route — roughly 48 mi77 km more than Tuscarora Trail (252 mi406 km). If you want the bigger challenge or a longer trip, that's the one; for a shorter or first multi-day hike, Tuscarora 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.