Nemo Tunnel

[danwyandt]

We've been here since Saturday night and I have yet to be able to take the 4RUNNER anywhere other than the ball park. I'm hoping to get to Nemo's Tunnel Saturday, but I'm a bit Wary of the standing water considering the storms we've had here this week.

N&S closed Nemo as of July 3, 2022. Guy stalled over the rails and truck got hit. Occupants are ok, but truck is totaled.

 

[Geisterbild]

Double check, but I believe Nemo is closed by the RR now.

Was planning to drive through the tunnel in September. Bummer!

 

[Big Easy Overland]

N&S closed Nemo as of July 3, 2022. Guy stalled over the rails and truck got hit. Occupants are ok, but truck is totaled.

Thanks for the head's up. You saved me a couple hour drive for nothing.

I have to say that I was pretty disappointed with the lack of off-road opportunities in the area.

 

[danwyandt]

N&S closed Nemo as of July 3, 2022. Guy stalled over the rails and truck got hit. Occupants are ok, but truck is totaled.

Thanks for the head's up. You saved me a couple hour drive for nothing.

I have to say that I was pretty disappointed with the lack of off-road opportunities in the area.

What area are you traveling in / to?
If you're still in eastern TN area, look up Hot springs, nc, Neal Barnett Rd if it's open. 35.91218, -82.78869 is the entrance off hwy 25. Run that up to Shad rd.
That will give you a combined 20+ miles off-road with many primitive campsites areas.
If Neal Barnett is not open, shad rd is, off of Hurricane Gap Rd. Both are moderate difficulty.

 

[Big Easy Overland]

Thanks for the info Dan. I was already back in Louisiana when I posted that; but I now have some info for next time.

 

[danwyandt]

Thanks for the info Dan. I was already back in Louisiana when I posted that; but I now have some info for next time.

You bet...
Send a note ahead next time you're in the area. Maybe we can meet up for a trail run or 3 :)
-Dan

 

[Old Tanker]

Thanks for the head's up. You saved me a couple hour drive for nothing.

I have to say that I was pretty disappointed with the lack of off-road opportunities in the area.

Nemo is less than 30 miles from Windrock - 73,000 acres, 300 miles of trails...

 

[Tundracamper]

Thanks for the head's up. You saved me a couple hour drive for nothing.

I have to say that I was pretty disappointed with the lack of off-road opportunities in the area.

I have been informed that the railroad put up two small (10”x12” maybe) “No Trespassing Violators Will Be Prosecuted” signs, one on either side of the tunnel entrance, to keep people out.