Virginia’s Appalachian region is characterized by breathtaking scenery, rugged mountains, and tight-knight communities. You can experience all of these characteristics when you travel to Natural Tunnel State Park, an underrated state park in Virginia with a lot to offer. Whether you’re an enthusiastic geologist, hiker, or sightseer, you’ll quickly fall in love with this special park.

Tucked away within the Appalachian Mountains of Virginia awaits one of the state's greatest natural wonders: Natural Tunnel.
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There's an entire park centered around this massive geological feature.
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In fact, Natural Tunnel is so large that it also doubles as a train tunnel. If you're lucky, you may even see a train pass through.
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The tunnel is 850 feet long and as tall as a 10-story building. Seeing it in person is quite an impressive sight!

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For a totally unique experience, you can take a chairlift down to the base of the tunnel. It's a scenic ride you won't soon forget.
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Of course, there's plenty more to the park than the tunnel, so you'll want to dedicate at least a few hours to experience all that there is to do.
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There are seven unique hiking trails in the park, the longest of which is just 2.1 miles.
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One of the most popular hiking trails is known as Lover's Leap Trail.
Whether you're here for a few hours or a couple of days, you'll find that this beautiful park showcases the best of Virginia's Appalachia.
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Have you ever visited Natural Tunnel State Park in Virginia? What was your favorite part about this fascinating natural space? Be sure to share your thoughts with us in the comments below — we’d love to hear from you! Learn more about planning your visit to Natural Tunnel State Park when you visit the official Virginia State Parks website.

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Natural Tunnel State Park, 1420 Natural Tunnel Pkwy, Duffield, VA 24244, USA