![]() This is probably spectacular in the fall. The route is very scenic with a couple of stops. We used the romantic Asheville site and got correct directions. Google maps took us to another Lakeview drive and someone’s driveway as we did not drive into downtown Bryson City. We drove the Road to Nowhere yesterday afternoon. Overall it was a fun hike and the tunnel made the hike something a little unique Parking area was completely full by this point. By this time 10:30ish there were 15 or so groups of people hanging out and walking through the tunnel plus the sun had come out so there was nothing creepy about walking back through to the car. We only past one other hiker while out on the trails until we got back up to the paved end of the road near the tunnel. ![]() Trail back up to the tunnel is steep in area so be prepared with enough water for your group. Trail also got muddy in parts so I would suggest a change of shoes for when you return to your car. The trail is in a back corner of the park so there was some scrambling over/under fallen trees but nothing too difficult. The trail goes through some nice woods and a long the banks of several small streams before you reach the lowest point at a cove of the lake (small side trail to the water's edge). Doesn't matter which direction you take it's downhill at first. The Goldmine trail is a very nice little over 3 mile hike after you exit the tunnel. I'm not an easily spooked person but we got about half way through the tunnel and I thought to myself "this was a pretty stupid idea you wouldn't be able to see if someone was hiding in here, this is literally how horror movies start" spoiler alert no serial killers in the tunnel. The tunnel when you are alone is really very creepy. Was very glad I brought two flashlights (just cheep dollar ones) because with the overcast day it was fairly dark in the tunnel and the floor is dirt so it can get a little muddy in places. We arrived at the tunnel around 8 AM on a Thursday morning and there was one other car in the parking lot. If you are going to go out there get there either early or late for 2 reasons #1 there is very limited parking (maybe a dozen parking spots) #2 the tunnel has a total different vibe when you are in it alone vs with other groups. I mean it's kinda funny that the road just kinda ends but it's a good 30-45 minute drive from Bryson City to walk through less than a football field length of tunnel. The tunnel by itself is honestly not worth the drive out here to it. We walked through the tunnel and did the Goldmine Loop trail.
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