Cumberland Trail — Section 3: Nemo Bridge to Devil's Breakfast Table landscape

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Cumberland Trail — Section 3: Nemo Bridge to Devil's Breakfast Table

~2 days · 13.8 mi · moderate · Point-to-point

Quick facts

Distance13.8 mi
Days out2
Elevation gain6,273 ft
Gain / mile455 ft
High point1,473 ft
Difficulty index36/100

What the Cumberland Trail — Section 3: Nemo Bridge to Devil's Breakfast Table is known for

Section 3 of Cumberland Trail is an official 22.456 km point-to-point section from Nemo Bridge Trailhead to Devil's Breakfast Table Trailhead.

Route map & campsites

Route map of the Cumberland Trail — Section 3: Nemo Bridge to Devil's Breakfast Table on OpenStreetMap terrain Open in Planner →

Route shape from OpenStreetMap geometry. Start · End · Camp

Elevation profile

Elevation ranges from 2,831 ft to 4,747 ft over 13.8 mi. Measured from OSM geometry (approximate).

  • Uphill 7.6 mi · 56%
  • Downhill 4.6 mi · 34%
  • Flat 1.4 mi · 10%

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 3: Nemo Bridge to Devil's Breakfast Table?

36 / 100

On the Ridgefold Difficulty Index, the Cumberland Trail — Section 3: Nemo Bridge to Devil's Breakfast Table scores 36/100, 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 3: Nemo Bridge to Devil's Breakfast Table take?

Most backpackers hike the Cumberland Trail — Section 3: Nemo Bridge to Devil's Breakfast Table in about 2 days (1 nights out) over its 13.8 miles, though pace varies with fitness and conditions.

How high does the Cumberland Trail — Section 3: Nemo Bridge to Devil's Breakfast Table go?

The Cumberland Trail — Section 3: Nemo Bridge to Devil's Breakfast Table tops out near 1,473 ft over its 13.8 miles.

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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.

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