Binoculars - I-68 Overlook Cumberland Gap - MD
Posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member silverquill
N 39° 43.086 W 078° 16.889
17S E 733019 N 4400003
There are several coin-op binoculars at this overlook rest area at the Cumberland Gap summit, accessible from directions on I-68. From an elevation of 1,200 feet, there are spectacular vistas east and west. There are informative visitors centers.
Waymark Code: WM1Q9W
Location: Maryland, United States
Date Posted: 06/22/2007
Published By:Groundspeak Charter Member BruceS
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Looking West - In February



There is another binocular on the side of the cut-out at the end of the fence in the middle of this photo. Nice hike, but the gate was locked! This binocular is on the walkway over the freeway connecting the visitor centers on each side.
Cost to Operate: 25 cents

Primary Vista: East and West Valleys from Cumberland Gap

Number of devices at the site: 4-5

Other Vistas at the location:
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