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Crews clear downed trees from 10 miles of trail in Cumberland Gap

October 23, 2024 · Source: National Park Service

A large fallen tree with a large root ball and uprooted dirt and rocks lay across a trail through the woods.
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Staff from 8 National Park Service sites are working to clear hundreds of trees downed by Hurricane Helene in Cumberland Gap National Historical Park. The crew has thus far cleared over 500 fallen trees from about 10 miles of trail. Several miles of trail in the park have not yet been cleared and have hazardous conditions along the trail.

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