Wilderness Road Heritage Highway

Wilderness Road Heritage Highway

Parks Directory of the United States / National Scenic BywaysAddress:c/o Southern & Eastern Kentucky Tourism Development Association
2292 South Highway 27
Somerset, KY 42501

Phone:606-677-6095
Web: www.byways.org/browse/byways/2566/ Description:Byway traces and interprets the migration of early pioneersand explorers through the Cumberland Gap and the subsequent developmentof Kentucky's nationally renowned folk art and country music heritage.Areas of interest include Cumberland Gap National Historic Park, whichoffers panoramic views of theAppalachians, as well as Berea, the "Folk Arts & Crafts Capital ofKentucky."
Legth: 94 miles. Start/Endpoint: Byway follows US 25E for 30 miles through Middlesboro andPineville to the junction with KY 229 just north of Barbourville, thennorth on KY 229 for 21 miles to the junction with US 25 in London, andthen north on US 25 through Laurel and Rockcastle counties to Berea inMadison County. Time to Allow: 2 hours. Designation/Year: National Scenic Byway (2002).

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