Stumphouse Mountain Tunnel
Stumphouse Mountain Tunnel
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TrailTrekker15
Tallahassee, FL5,573 contributions
Jun 2024 • Couples
My wife and I hiked up to the Stumphouse Tunnel. We initially visited the area to see Issaqueena Falls. Both locations are in the same Walhalla city park with a $5 cash entry fee. The hike up the hill is steep but short. At the top, there is a flat bed rail car and the tunnel that was intended for a future rail line that was never constructed. We were able to use our phone flashlights to walk to the end of the tunnel. It was about 20 degrees cooler inside and very wet which was a nice respite to the summer heat. It was a nice little adventurous side trip that we highly recommend checking out!
Written July 3, 2024
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nealshop
24 contributions
Sep 2020 • Friends
We wanted a hike and the research we did led us to believe that this trail led to the tunnel. They are near each other in the same park, but they are two different trails. The Blue Ridge Railroad Trail is just under 5 miles out and back and has two other tunnels that were part of the original system that includes Stumphouse. You can't go into either of these tunnels. Finding the trailhead was a challenge for us, so I want to provide details: Park in the Isaqueena Falls lot and walk across the little wood bridge from the lot toward the falls. As soon as you cross the bridge bear left and you'll see the trailhead sign (photo included). The beginning of the trail is TOUGH...narrow, steep uphill, lots of rocks and roots. Just push through that first part and the rest is easier. The trail is heavily shaded and thick woods the entire way. A few pockets of sunlight have caused grasses to grow over the trail in spots, but most of it is hard packed dirt with roots in it. It is not an easy trail, there are a few places with inclines, one in particular has a lot of loose rock. The vast majority of the trail is easy to navigate, but those few spots are not. There was one point where we weren't sure we were on the trail anymore because it was so overgrown, but all along the trail there are yellow paint markers on tree trunks so it's easy to stay on course. We went on Labor Day weekend and thought it would be crowded...we only passed THREE groups of people the entire time, it was incredibly peaceful and the woods are beautiful. There is only one spot with a good overlook to see the mountains, the rest of the time you're just walking in the woods. It's probably spectacular with fall color. There were no good spots to stop and rest (i.e big rocks or clearings or tree trunks). We ended up spreading a blanket on the trail near the end where the last tunnel is and having our lunch. By the time we got back to the parking lot it was mayhem near the falls...tons of people and cars. We skipped that to avoid the crowds (COVID). If we did it again, we'd walk to the falls first thing in the morning and then hike the trail.
Written September 6, 2020
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Mike B
Greenville, SC610 contributions
Jun 2024 • Couples
Tunnel is pretty cool - literally. We visited on a hot day, and you can feel the cool air coming out before you even get close to the entrance. We didn't venture in, as it was kind of wet and looked slippery. There were folks coming out as we got there. Pretty interesting historical info too.
Written June 7, 2024
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FarAway635148
Casselberry, FL50 contributions
May 2021
Fascinating. Chilly. Dark. Worth the walk, even though I wonder when it might fall in!! Lots of water leaking into the tunnel, and this is the dry season. Still cool that the history is being preserved. You need $5 cash to enter the area to get to the tunnel plus the Isaqueena falls
Written May 20, 2021
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laurel w
Middleburg, FL127 contributions
May 2020 • Family
We really enjoyed this and got some pretty cool pictures. It was very cold inside even in May. I was glad we brought flashlights. Also the ground is very wet from some water dripping.. My son saw one bat. Super short walk, I wouldn't miss this different experience!
Written May 17, 2020
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Tayadog1
Aiken, SC425 contributions
Sep 2020
A neat piece of history (civil war) and a 1600 ft tunnel built for their train. The Irish built it but came up 4000 ft short of completion. Lots of water in the tunnel so could only walked in 200 ft.
Written September 28, 2020
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Nomad23
Ponte Vedra Beach, FL8 contributions
Jun 2022 • Couples
We were prepared for a nice hike and walk through the tunnel. We were somewhat disappointed. The tunnel is about a 2 min walk from the parking area and about 100 feet of tunnel to walk into . We made an extra stop on our trip to North Carolina to this hiking area and felt let down . If you have kids , it’s an easy walk. I wouldn’t recommend going out of your way for it.
Written June 24, 2022
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Ashley asha S
Indiana79 contributions
Sep 2023 • Family
This is a great, short little hike. The history alone is amazing. We like finding things that vary from our usual hikes to keep our son entertained.
Don't wear clothes you've wore in other caves for the bats safety. We didn't see any bats though.
Take a falsh light. Your phones works but for the best view a flash light.
There's a nice little area before and to the right of the tunnel to check out as well.
This is short, the incline a bit steep, but other than that a quick enjoyable walk.
The tunnel floor is not flat and I would not advise strollers or wheelchairs.
For longer hikes theirs a waterfall trail and a few others off the same road. Hit them all😊
Don't wear clothes you've wore in other caves for the bats safety. We didn't see any bats though.
Take a falsh light. Your phones works but for the best view a flash light.
There's a nice little area before and to the right of the tunnel to check out as well.
This is short, the incline a bit steep, but other than that a quick enjoyable walk.
The tunnel floor is not flat and I would not advise strollers or wheelchairs.
For longer hikes theirs a waterfall trail and a few others off the same road. Hit them all😊
Written September 10, 2023
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JD1
Greenville, SC433 contributions
Aug 2020 • Family
Important: you need $5 cash that you deposit in an envelope upon entry.
I took my 14 and 12 year old children, but this is fun for all ages. The drive from Greenville, SC taking 11 south takes you past 2 state parks.
Stumphouse tunnel is just a big, dark tunnels with some water dripping and running down the sides. My cell phone was bright enough to light up the floor beneath us.
Within the park there is an old railway sign, small rocky climbing path and Issaquena Falls. I will write a separate review for that.
Stumphouse tunnel does not take very long, but fun and memorable. I believe there are other parks and waterfalls in the immediate area. After Stumphouse we went to Devils Fork and Wildcat Wayside.
I took my 14 and 12 year old children, but this is fun for all ages. The drive from Greenville, SC taking 11 south takes you past 2 state parks.
Stumphouse tunnel is just a big, dark tunnels with some water dripping and running down the sides. My cell phone was bright enough to light up the floor beneath us.
Within the park there is an old railway sign, small rocky climbing path and Issaquena Falls. I will write a separate review for that.
Stumphouse tunnel does not take very long, but fun and memorable. I believe there are other parks and waterfalls in the immediate area. After Stumphouse we went to Devils Fork and Wildcat Wayside.
Written August 13, 2020
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Ninja M
Tryon, NC5 contributions
Mar 2020 • Solo
Decided to check out Stumphouse tunnel on my own. Took the recommend flashlight. I proceeded to record my full walk through. As I got closer in, seemed voices were around me. Thinking there could be people above, I continued. But I soon found out that it was just me.
Written March 11, 2020
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Dogs are allowed on leashes, but I would also make sure I read the sign that gives you info about the bats who live in the tunnel. They are trying to make sure their habitat stays safe.
Written June 3, 2019
Is this handicapped accessible?
Written February 4, 2019
According to other answers I looked up, you can have dog on leash.
Written June 3, 2019
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