First Tunnel
Built to help ease the strain of cars on the road.
Guide Sections
Use First Tunnel's guide sections to understand how this stop fits into the larger park plan.
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First Tunnel Details
Difficulty
Low
Distance
N/A
Estimated time
Region
Newfound Gap Road
This is first of two tunnels built by road engineers to help ease the strain of driving cars over the steep Newfound Gap Road. Just past the tunnel is the trailhead for the Chimney Tops Trail, another steep ascent two miles through the forest and up to the summit of the Chimney Tops.