First Tunnel
Built to help ease the strain of cars on the road.
Plan Around First Tunnel
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First Tunnel Details
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.
Difficulty
Low
Distance
N/A
Estimated time
Region
Newfound Gap Road
Nearby Parks Around First Tunnel
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Nearby Points of Interest Around First Tunnel
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0.2 mi away
Chimney Tops Trail
One of the most beautiful, and also challenging trails in the Sugarland area.
0.4 mi away
The Loop
A quirky feature that some say was the result of too much road.
0.8 mi away
Chimneys Picnic Area
The most popular picnicking spot in the park.
0.9 mi away
Chimneys Picnic Area
89 sites, no pavilion available, open year-round
1.0 mi away
Cove Hardwoods Nature Trail
A great introduction to the flora and fauna of the park.
