Stumphouse Middle Tunnel
Photo Suggestions
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Just before you get to the Middle
Tunnel, there is a fork on the trail, take the left fork. The
tunnel is just a couple hundreds away.
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Once you get to the base,
consider taking a photo of the trail leading (steep) up to the
tunnel
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Hike up to the Tunnel opening and
shoot the entrance
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If you are game, you can go into
the tunnel. Not too far in, there are bars to prevent people
from going any further.
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Honestly, if you are into hiking,
it is a good hike. However, it is limited on what you can
photograph.
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In the spring, there are wild flowers, Mt. Laurel
that can be photographed as you walk the trail.
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There is a third Tunnel called
Sattler that is approx. 2 miles past the Middle Tunnel
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Be sure to pull the article from
the
website on details of all the Tunnels.
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While in the park, consider
photographing Issaqueena Falls
and/or The
Main Stumphouse Tunnel |
Driving and other Tips
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From Walhalla, drive west on SC
28 for 6.9 miles. Turn right at the sign for Stumphouse Tunnel Park.
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As you enter the park, turn right
into the parking lot like you are going to Issaqueena Falls
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From the parking lot for
Issaqueena Falls, take the left trail and follow the yellow blazes
(hard to see, need to re-painted).
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Follow the trail for 3/4 mile.
The first hundred yards, the trail is steep but once at the top it
is a fairly easy walk until you get to the tunnel.
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As you are walking, be aware
there is Poison Ivey everywhere
(do not fall down off the trail).
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The Park is open daily from 10am
to sunset (DST) except Christmas Day and inclement weather. There is
a $5 parking fee and a fee to reserve the large picnic shelter
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Bathroom facilities available
close to the Main Tunnel |
Information compiled by Bob Spalding
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