The Road to Nowhere
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A scenic mountain highway in the Great Smoky Mountains, originally intended to provide access to ancestral lands for displaced communities, but became a $52 million dead end.

šŸ“œ Unfinished scenic road in Great Smoky Mountains National Park, ending at a quarter-mile tunnel.
šŸ” Built as a broken promise to displaced communities after Fontana Dam construction.

Why Go

šŸš¶ Easy walk to a historic tunnel and explore abandoned sites
šŸžļø Enjoy a scenic drive or strenuous bike ride, accessing numerous hiking trails and vistas of Fontana Lake
šŸ“œ Learn about local history and a unique story
šŸŽ£ Great trout fishing on Noland Creek Trail

Why Avoid

šŸ”¦ Tunnel is dark, bring a flashlight
šŸš§ Temporary single-lane closures and parking area closures expected due to roadwork
šŸ“ Horseback riders use the tunnel

Tips

šŸ‚ Visit in Fall for beautiful scenery.
ā„¹ļø Check for current roadwork updates before visiting.

šŸ…æļø Parking Parking area available near the tunnel barricade. Parking tags required for Great Smoky Mountains National Park: Daily $5, Weekly $15, Annual $40.

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