Cumberland Trail — Section 2: Smoky Road to Frozen Head Boundary
~2 days · 15.9 mi · moderate · Point-to-point
Quick facts
What the Cumberland Trail — Section 2: Smoky Road to Frozen Head Boundary is known for
Section 2 of Cumberland Trail is an official 26.502 km point-to-point section from Smoky Road Trailhead to Frozen Head State Park boundary.
Elevation profile
Elevation ranges from 4,318 ft to 10,614 ft over 15.9 mi. Measured from OSM geometry (approximate).
- Uphill 9.3 mi · 58%
- Downhill 5.3 mi · 33%
- Flat 1.4 mi · 9%
Ridgefold breaks every route into uphill, downhill, and flat — see the full per-day breakdown in the app.
How hard is the Cumberland Trail — Section 2: Smoky Road to Frozen Head Boundary?
On the Ridgefold Difficulty Index, the Cumberland Trail — Section 2: Smoky Road to Frozen Head Boundary scores 32/100, a relative rating across the 1,243 trails we've mapped, blending distance, elevation gain, and steepness. It is a comparison within our set, not an official rating.
Frequently asked questions
How many days does the Cumberland Trail — Section 2: Smoky Road to Frozen Head Boundary take?
Most backpackers hike the Cumberland Trail — Section 2: Smoky Road to Frozen Head Boundary in about 2 days (1 nights out) over its 15.9 miles, though pace varies with fitness and conditions.
How much elevation gain is on the Cumberland Trail — Section 2: Smoky Road to Frozen Head Boundary?
The Cumberland Trail — Section 2: Smoky Road to Frozen Head Boundary climbs roughly 6,240 ft total — about 392 ft per mile, topping out near 3,241 ft.
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Sources & attribution
Route geometry from OpenStreetMap, © OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL 1.0. Stats are approximate and may differ from official surveys; permit rules and conditions change — verify with the managing authority before your trip. Last reviewed July 2026.