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{{Park | {{Park | ||
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|Park Type=State Park | |Park Type=State Park | ||
|Park Website=https://www.dcr.virginia.gov/state-parks/natural-tunnel | |Park Website=https://www.dcr.virginia.gov/state-parks/natural-tunnel | ||
|Trail Map Link=https://www.dcr.virginia.gov/state-parks/document/data/trail-guide-naturaltunnel.pdf | |Trail Map Link=https://www.dcr.virginia.gov/state-parks/document/data/trail-guide-naturaltunnel.pdf | ||
|Activities=Hiking, Boating, Biking, Geocaching | |Activities=Hiking, Boating, Biking, Geocaching, Horses, Fishing | ||
|Features=Vistas, Rivers | |Features=Waterfalls, Vistas, Rivers, Lakes | ||
|Park Amenities=Pools, Fast Food Grill, Sports, Picnicking, Playgrounds | |Park Amenities=Golf, Disc Golf, Pools, Fast Food Grill, Beaches, Sports, Picnicking, Playgrounds | ||
|Lodging Types= | |Lodging Types=Campground | ||
|Camping Amenities=Site water, Dump station, 20 amp electrical, 30 amp electrical, 50 amp electrical, Showers, Playgrounds, Camp Store | |Camping Amenities=Site water, Dump station, 20 amp electrical, 30 amp electrical, 50 amp electrical, Showers, Playgrounds, Wi-Fi, Camp Store | ||
|City= | |City=Kingsport | ||
|Area=909 acres | |Area=909 acres | ||
|Operated By=Commonwealth of Virginia | |Operated By=Commonwealth of Virginia | ||
| | |Parking=36.703, -82.743 | ||
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{{Park trail map}} | {{Park trail map}} | ||
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==Park Overview== | ==Park Overview== | ||
Natural Tunnel, called the Eighth Wonder of the World by William Jennings Bryan, features the railroad passing through the 850 foot long tunnel plus | 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 picnicing. | ||
== How to get there == | == How to get there == | ||
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== Trails == | == Trails == | ||
Natural Tunnel State Park has | Natural Tunnel State Park has nine walking trails: | ||
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==Gallery== | ==Gallery== | ||
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{{Trail Stub | {{Trail Stub|Trail=Cabin Trail|Trail Distance=0.50 mi|Trail Marking=White|Difficulty=Easy}} | ||
|Trail= | {{Trail Stub|Trail=Carter Log Cabin Trail|Trail Distance=0.13 mi|Trail Marking=Green|Difficulty=Easy}} | ||
|Trail Distance= | {{Trail Stub|Trail=Gorge Ridge Trail|Trail Distance=0.27 mi|Trail Marking=Yellow|Difficulty=Medium}} | ||
| | {{Trail Stub|Trail=Lover’s Leap Trail|Trail Distance=0.40 mi|Trail Marking=Blue|Difficulty=Medium}} | ||
| | {{Trail Stub|Trail=Purchase Ridge Trail|Trail Distance=2.07 mi|Trail Marking=Brown|Difficulty=Medium}} | ||
}} | {{Trail Stub|Trail=Spring Hollow Trail|Trail Distance=0.28 mi|Trail Marking=Gold|Difficulty=Medium}} | ||
{{Trail Stub | {{Trail Stub|Trail=Tunnel Hill Trail|Trail Distance=0.54 mi|Trail Marking=Orange|Difficulty=Medium}} | ||
|Trail=Cabin | {{Trail Stub|Trail=Tunnel Trail|Trail Distance=0.27 mi|Trail Marking=Green|Difficulty=Hard}} | ||
|Trail Distance=0. | {{Trail Stub|Trail=Virginia Birding And Wildlife Trail|Trail Distance=0.70 mi|Trail Marking=Red|Difficulty=Medium}} | ||
|Difficulty=Easy | |||
|Trail Marking=Yellow | |||
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|Trail=Tunnel Hill | |||
|Trail Distance=0.54 mi | |||
|Trail Marking=Orange | |||
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|Trail=Tunnel | |||
|Trail Distance=0.27 mi | |||
|Trail Marking=Green | |||
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|Trail=Virginia Birding And Wildlife | |||
|Trail Distance=0.70 mi | |||
|Trail Marking=Red | |||
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