The Cumberland Trail is a long distance trail which will connect Cumberland Gap National Historical Park in the north and Chickamauga and Chattanooga National Military Park in the south when completed. The trail is managed by Tennessee state parks and is a partnership with multiple agencies and communities. It began with grassroot efforts of a number of individuals who shared a dream of completing this long range trail through the region. Once completed, the Cumberland Trail will become part of a network of trails referred to as "The Great Eastern Trail."