Natural Tunnel State Park

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Natural Tunnel State Park
Park Type State Park
Located Duffield, Virginia
External Links Official Website

Official Trail Map

Entrance Fee Unknown
ActivitiesThings to do at the park HikingBoatingBikingGeocachingCampingHorsesFishingCavingHunting
Park AmenitiesThings built to enjoy or use at the park PoolsFast Food GrillSportsPicnickingPlaygrounds
FeaturesNatural things to see at the park VistasRivers
Park Trails

9 Trails / Total of 5.75 miles9.254 km <br />

Lodging Types Lodge/Inn/HotelCabinsCampgroundGroup Campground
Group Lodge
Camping Amenities

Site waterDump station20 amp electrical30 amp electrical50 amp electricalShowersPlaygroundsCamp Store

Park Area 909 acres3.679 km² <br />
Operated By Commonwealth of Virginia
Main Location 36° 42' 10.80" N, 82° 44' 34.80" W Map
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Park Overview[edit]

Natural Tunnel, called the Eighth Wonder of the World by William Jennings Bryan, features the railroad passing through the 850 foot long tunnel plus camping, swimming pool, hiking, recreated block house, and picnicking.

How to get there[edit]

From Kingsport, TN:

  1. Take Highway US-23 north into Virginia for 18 miles.
  2. At park sign, turn right onto State Route 871 for bit over a mile.
  3. Veer right at State Route 646 until reaching park entrance.

Trailheads are at several points in the park.

Fees, Hours, Restrictions[edit]

Daily parking fee for passenger vehicles into VA state parks is $2 weekdays, $3 weekends.

Trails[edit]

Natural Tunnel State Park has 9 walking trails covering 5.75 miles:

Park Trails Distance Difficulty Marking Usage Highlight
Purchase Ridge 1.95 mi Easy

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CabinThis trail is a "stub" either because of its short length, lack of significance, or the page hasn't been created yet. The page can be created, but then delete the stub reference from this park. 0.50 mi Easy Yellow
Carter Log CabinThis trail is a "stub" either because of its short length, lack of significance, or the page hasn't been created yet. The page can be created, but then delete the stub reference from this park. 0.13 mi Easy Green
Gorge RidgeThis trail is a "stub" either because of its short length, lack of significance, or the page hasn't been created yet. The page can be created, but then delete the stub reference from this park. 0.27 mi Medium Yellow
Lover’s LeapThis trail is a "stub" either because of its short length, lack of significance, or the page hasn't been created yet. The page can be created, but then delete the stub reference from this park. 0.36 mi Medium Blue Partially accessible
Stock CreekThis trail is a "stub" either because of its short length, lack of significance, or the page hasn't been created yet. The page can be created, but then delete the stub reference from this park. 1.03 mi Medium Gold
TunnelThis trail is a "stub" either because of its short length, lack of significance, or the page hasn't been created yet. The page can be created, but then delete the stub reference from this park. 0.27 mi Hard Green
Tunnel HillThis trail is a "stub" either because of its short length, lack of significance, or the page hasn't been created yet. The page can be created, but then delete the stub reference from this park. 0.54 mi Medium Orange
Virginia Birding And WildlifeThis trail is a "stub" either because of its short length, lack of significance, or the page hasn't been created yet. The page can be created, but then delete the stub reference from this park. 0.70 mi Medium Red

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