I explored the Blue Ridge train tunnel at Rockfish Gap near Crozet and Waynesboro, Virginia. Built in 1858 before the invention of dynamite. It has been turned into a walking trail.
Love the creative video and the song!! Its a dynamite production; ) Do you happen to know how far off the AT the tunnel is?? ...wish i would have known of it while thru-hiking
Thank you. The tunnel actually goes under the Appalachian Trail. It also goes under Interstate 64 and HWY 250. The AT is probably about half mile or so from both the east and west tunnel entrances. I'm not sure how easy it would be to get to one of the entrances from the AT, though. Might have to cross some roads and jump some fences.
No way!!! Its crazy to know i walked right over that goodness and didn't even know it!! How fascinating... btw, did you try drinking any of that gushing spring water? Also wondering if you attended ASU, and if so, did you ever brush elbows with Eustace Conway? ...I'm actually working in Banner Elk and Blowing Rock these days;)@@DarkStoneCastle
Nah, didn’t drink any. Yes, I went to ASU back in 1987 for a few years and loved it. That name doesn’t ring a bell. Banner Elk and Blowing Rock….hell, the whole area is awesome!!!
Excellent Hike! Thank you !
That is awesome. I have never been there before. You should not hike alone.
Great video. Good job.
Thank you!
Love the creative video and the song!! Its a dynamite production; )
Do you happen to know how far off the AT the tunnel is?? ...wish i would have known of it while thru-hiking
Thank you. The tunnel actually goes under the Appalachian Trail. It also goes under Interstate 64 and HWY 250. The AT is probably about half mile or so from both the east and west tunnel entrances. I'm not sure how easy it would be to get to one of the entrances from the AT, though. Might have to cross some roads and jump some fences.
No way!!! Its crazy to know i walked right over that goodness and didn't even know it!! How fascinating... btw, did you try drinking any of that gushing spring water?
Also wondering if you attended ASU, and if so, did you ever brush elbows with Eustace Conway? ...I'm actually working in Banner Elk and Blowing Rock these days;)@@DarkStoneCastle
Nah, didn’t drink any. Yes, I went to ASU back in 1987 for a few years and loved it. That name doesn’t ring a bell. Banner Elk and Blowing Rock….hell, the whole area is awesome!!!
How long is the tunnel part of the hike?
Just shy of 1 mile.