Have you considered family photos at the Road to Nowhere? Either with the beautiful foliage or the tunnel, this could be the next location for your family photo.With so much to see and do in the Bryson City area, it is hard to imagine a day when you might have nowhere to go. The Road to Nowhere is a beautiful destination for a quiet picnic. Either on the other side of the tunnel or somewhere on the trail. The Road to Nowhere is a great spot for a picnic. Helping climb up and down the mountain and give the opportunity to take a rest break throughout the hike. We made sure at least one adult was with each of the girls during the entirety of the hike. Our girls (4,3 & 2) all took a turn or two in the baby carrier for this hike. If your toddlers are young enough or small enough to fit in a baby carrier, bring it along. Here are a couple recommendations for hiking with your children. We want our children to explore and enjoy the hike but we also want them to be safe. When hiking with toddlers, safety is the #1 concern. #momfail I left all the snacks in the car and only took some water with us. If you are going to hike The Road to Nowhere, don’t forget your snacks. We even got to see some bear tracks while we were down there. Just off the trail a bit, you can actually walk down to Fontana Lake, which was such a neat experience. We had the privilege of having a Bryson City local join us, so we got to learn the history. Even with our young girls, we enjoyed this hike. However, my Apple Watch claimed we hiked closer to 4 miles. There are a few trails just beyond the Road to Nowhere. It will take you less than an hour, you can snap a few fun photos and be on your way. Walk through the Tunnelĭuring your visit, you can simply walk from one end of the tunnel to the other. If you just shine your light down at your feet and not at the walls, you won’t even notice it. Please be aware, if you are traveling with your family there can be some inappropriate graffiti on the walls. It’s really up to you, and what you want to do. The Road to Nowhere can be an all-day adventure or just an hour or two. There is a small parking section just outside the tunnel. It’s a really interesting read, so I’d be sure to check out the history on the Bryson City Website.įrom Bryson City, take Everet street until it turns into Lakeshore Drive and ends. In 2010 a legal settlement was reached in regards to The Road to Nowhere. However, when an environmental issue arose all construction stopped and the citizens named the road “The Road to Nowhere” The government was to replace the road and stretch from Bryson City to Fontana. During World War II hundreds of people in these communities were forced out of their homes and Old Highway 288 became buried under Fontana Lake. In short, back in the 1930’s and 40’s some of Swain County’s private land was given to the Federal Government. The best information I’ve found about the history of the Road to Nowhere can be found on this website. On our most recent trip to Bryson City, we recreated the photo and included our girls. Shortly after we were married, we took this epic photo (which is printed on a canvas in our bedroom). To my family, it has become a must-do on each trip to Western North Carolina. To locals, it is a memory of broken promises dating back to World War II. Just beyond Swain County high school in Bryson City, North Carolina, you will find “The Road to Nowhere”.
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