Cumberland Gap -The Hensley Settlement

Join Hikers of the Bluegrass for a day trip to hike in **Cumberland Gap National Historical Park.**

**Our destination**: The Hensley Settlement is an Appalachian living history museum on Brush Mountain, in Bell County, Kentucky. The settlement is part of the Cumberland Gap National Historical Park. The settlement contains twelve homestead log cabins, a one-room school house, and a blacksmith shop.

**TRAIL OVERVIEW**

**Location:** Cumberland Gap National Historic Park

**The Trail:** Hensley Settlement via Chadwell Gap trail

**Distance:** 8-9 miles

**Elevation:** 2191 ft

**Route Type:** Out and Back

**Difficulty:** Challenging Route

**Estimated time:** 4-5 hours

**Trail Conditions**: a few rocky sections

**Dogs** are welcome but must be on a leash.

**No Guests**: due to the difficulty level-members must have their own membership to rsvp

**Experience Level** This hike is best suited for hikers who are comfortable with longer distances and uneven terrain. We’ll move at a steady pace a