This is one of eight hiking trails at Natural Tunnel State Park. The Lover's Leap trail was named after two lovers, a Shawnee and a Cherokee, who supposedly jumped off a cliff into the gorge because they were not allowed to be married. This trail is .4 mile long and of moderate difficulty. It follows the rim of the gorge providing excellent views. There are many switchbacks and stairs to climb to get to the cliff.
Natural Tunnel State Park is in Scott County, about 13 miles north of Gate City and 20 miles north of Kingsport, Tenn.. To get there, from I-81, take U.S. 23 North to Gate City (about 20 miles). The turn-off to the park is at mile marker 17.4 on Rt. 23. Take Natural Tunnel Parkway about one mile east to park entrance.
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