Natural Tunnel State Park

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

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How to get there

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.

Trails

Natural Tunnel State Park has seven walking trails with the longest being only 1.1 miles long. Decide what you want to see the tunnel, Lovers Leap, Tunnel Hill and Gorge Ridge, and choice accordingly.

Trails Distance
TBD 3.7 mi
Loop - TBA 4.5 mi


Maps

Natural Tunnel State Park website Virginia Outdoors detailed trail descriptions Trail map/guide brochure

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