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.

📜 Unfinished scenic road in Great Smoky Mountains National Park, ending at a quarter-mile tunnel. 🔍 Built as a broken promise to displaced communities after Fontana Dam construction. # Why Go đŸšļ Easy walk to a historic tunnel and explore abandoned sites 🏞ī¸ Enjoy a scenic drive or strenuous bike ride, accessing numerous hiking trails and vistas of Fontana Lake 📜 Learn about local history and a unique story đŸŽŖ Great trout fishing on Noland Creek Trail # Why Avoid đŸ”Ļ Tunnel is dark, bring a flashlight 🚧 Temporary single-lane closures and parking area closures expected due to roadwork 🐴 Horseback riders use the tunnel # Tips 🍂 Visit in Fall for beautiful scenery. ℹī¸ Check for current roadwork updates before visiting. # đŸ…ŋī¸ 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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