Johnson City Roundtrip The Southern Dozen Ride 04 The 8th Wonder of the World
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RouteXpert René Plücken (MRA Master)
Last edit: 12-02-2021
Route Summary
Part 4 of the Southern Dozen "The 8th Wonder of the World" is a originally a 33 mile ride from Johnson City Virginia (RP1) to the Natural Tunnel State Park (RP2). This route has been changed by adding some scenic routes.
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Duration
3h 47m
Mode of travel
Car or motorcycle
Distance
228.70 km
Countries
Bridge across Clinch RIver
RouteXpert Review
The Southern Dozen are twelve rides based in Johnson City that travel all around the region. Each one is an adventure in itself that will take you through winding curves, breath taking natural scenery, historic landmarks, local points of interest, and fun attractions. Whether you feel like exploring caves, seeing wolves, touring historic sites, leaning into heart-pounding curves or just taking in the views, you’ll find a ride that’s exactly what you’re looking for.
This is part 4, called the “8th Wonder of the World” by William Jennings Bryan will take us to the Natural Tunnel State Park.
The Natural Tunnel is more than one million years old, and has been attracting visitors for more than two centuries. Ride the chairlift down to hiking trails, picnic tables, and, of course, the incredible tunnel itself.
The ride is officially 66 miles round-trip from Johnson City to the Natural Tunnel State Park and mainly Highway. To make the ride and the day more interesting we will ride through Blackwater and take some interesting country roads on the way back to Johnson City.
The first section of the trip we’ll ride on the Highway to the Natural Tunnel State Park (RP2). After we enjoyed all the nice attractions in the park we will take the Dry Creek Road to Blackwater, this is a nice scenic route with a lot of curves through a beautiful scenery.
On the way back you can visit the Natural History Museum in Pleasantville (RP15).
Dinner at RP21 Cootie Browns Diner.
I rate this route with 4 stars because of the nice scenery and twisty roads
Road to Blackwater
Mountain View Road in Rogersville
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