Backbone Rock- Shady valley,TN.
Backbone Rock, Shady Valley TN
Backbone Rock Tunnel in Shady Valley, Tennessee the shortest tunnel in the world
History and close-up view of Backbone Rock Tunnel in Shady Valley, Tennessee. Once used as a railroad line for Beaver Dam Railroad, it is now a tourist attraction in Cherokee National Forest. Locals have nicknamed it the shortest tunnel in the world.
Backbone Rock - Shady Valley Tennessee - Check out the Snake/Dinosaur Head
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Backbone Rock - Shady Valley Tennessee - Check out the Snake Head
Backbone Rock Tunnel Hike TN
Backbone Rock Tunnel Hike TN
Tag along with us on a day trip to TN. We were headed on another short hike when we popped around a curve and went through this super cool tunnel and discovered Backbone Rock and Tunnel. We hope you guy's enjoy this short road side hike and some drone footage I was able to get. As always thanks for watching and supporting our channel and GOD bless.
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Backbone Rock National Recreation Area
Beaver Dam Railroad Company tunnel in the Cherokee National Forest. In the early 1900s when timber harvesting was a primary industry, a 20-foot-long hole had to be blasted through rock to accommodate the railroad. Now known as “The Shortest Tunnel in the World,” after the blast and the track was laid, the train engine’s smoke stack could not pass through. The tunnel’s top had to be hand-chiseled to solve the problem. A recreation area offers camping, rappelling, and fishing as well as hiking with one trail leading across the top of the rock, and the other taking you to the 45-foot Backbone Falls. Two double campsites and trails connecting to the Appalachian Trail.
Below history of this rock archway is from: (visit link)
During the early 1900’s one of the primary industries in the Southern Appalachian Mountains was timber harvesting. The Tennessee Lumber Company moved to the Sutherland area at this time and set up a mill to cut timber. The company hired 400 men to keep the operation running. The Tennessee Lumber Company sawed 100,000 board feet a day. To get the timber to market, railroad lines were constructed throughout the land. Most of the track was laid following the natural terrain.
In 1901 the Empire Mining Company was laying track and they came to a stone ridge that stands seventy-five feet high, and was approximately 20 feet thick. The ridge was named Backbone Rock because of its appearance. This rock was above the Sutherland Community. It was an extension from the Iron Mountain Range. Beaverdam Creek flowed around the end of the rock.
The company decided to blast a short tunnel through the rock to lay its tracks. The Empire Mining Company built the Beaver Dam Railroad to connect with the Virginia-Carolina line. After the tunnel was blasted and the track was laid the smoke stack of the train's engine could not pass through the tunnel. The top of the tunnel had to be hand chiseled to eliminate this problem.
The lumber was about used up by 1912 and the Tennessee Lumber Company moved its saw mill. After logging stopped the United States Forest Service used the railroad bed as a truck trail. A trail was built by the Civilian Conservation Corps in the 1930’s to the top of Backbone Rock above the tunnel. Today Highway 133 goes through the tunnel.
The area around Backbone Rock was developed by the Tennessee Wildlife Agency for camping, picnicking, fishing, and hiking. Beaverdam Creek runs next to Backbone Rock and through the picnic area. You will find 44 picnic tables, two logged sheltered picnic tables, open fireplaces, horseshoe pits, and camping sites. There are several hiking trails. One goes across the top of the rock. Another hiking trail takes you to Backbone Rock Falls. Now the area is part of the Cherokee National Forest and is maintained by the forest services.
For Sale - Farm and Farmhouse at 632 Roller Mill Rd., Shady Valley, TN
Additional photos and information is available on our ForSaleByOwner.com listing page.
Located in beautiful Shady Valley, this renovated farmhouse and 32-acre farm is a gem of Northeast Tennessee. This farm includes 11 acres of pasture and hay fields with access to water. These fields are subdivided and fenced. Beautiful year-round, this property is tucked away, out of sight from neighboring farms and houses. On the property are two barns suitable for livestock or storage, as well as an equipment building with 4 garage doors. Two brand new automatic livestock drinkers have been fully installed and inspected. Additionally, water is available via well.
Situated at the end of a state-maintained paved road, the farm and farmhouse have a private-drive feel without the worry of maintenance. From the farmhouse, much of the pastureland is visible. Additionally, the included 20 acres of wooded property are connecting, providing privacy and additional resources. This section of the property borders the Holston River.
The three bedroom, two bathroom house is located in the center of the property, ideally located, providing scenic and practical views to much of the farm property. The house has been renovated in key areas including the kitchen and bathrooms, while retaining the original feel of a farmhouse. Wood and tile floors are throughout the house. Although the house and land are located in a small farming community, fiber-optic-based high-speed broadband Internet and cable TV service is already available.
The main level of the house includes two family rooms, each with outside entrances. The family room connecting with the kitchen also has a gas heater and a decorative mantle. The house has a large kitchen, measuring 11 by 18 feet with an updated stove, dishwasher, cabinets and countertops. Two large, sliding windows above the sink allow plenty of natural light into the room, while providing impressive views to the outside. Also in the main area, the first bedroom has a very large walk-in closet and a connecting full bathroom. This bathroom has been renovated and is conveniently connected with the kitchen, providing access for guests.
Also convenient from the kitchen is a very large side room that can be used for many purposes as well as the laundry area, complete with washer and dryer hookups. In this part of the house is the second full bathroom, complete with updated cabinets and vanity, and includes a full bathtub. As with the rest of the house, this bathroom has a large window overlooking the scenic property.
Upstairs from the second bathroom is a loft. This space is easily used as a bedroom, office or playroom.
Attached to the house, and accessible from the connecting porch is an original cellar room, great for storage. Above this cellar room is an additional large room that can be used as a bedroom or nearly any other purpose.
Key features of this house are its many windows providing ample natural light, original architectural elements, versatility of the spaces and convenience of modern appliances. The house also has a front and side porch, just right for enjoying the area’s moderate summers.
This property is located in Shady Valley TN, which is a wonderful rural community in the northeast part of the state. This community is located approximately halfway between the towns of Damascus, VA, and Mountain City, TN, with quick access to the cities of Bristol, TN, Elizabethton, TN, and even Boone, NC. The area is rich with natural beauty, nestled in the heart of the Appalachian Mountains. Nearby points of interest are the Cherokee National Forest, South Holston and Watauga Lakes, Backbone rock and recreational area, and numerous hiking opportunities including the Appalachian Trail.
Although Shady Valley is a small community, it does have an excellent public school, post office, high-speed broadband and general stores. Additionally, the local community is vibrant with annual events such as the Cranberry Festival.
Please, contact us today for additional information and to make an appointment to visit the property.
Bruce Martin, M&M Consultants LLC.
Shady Valley FD control burn
SVFD control burn in the White Oak Flats area. (Fire Devil)
#Konnarock Trail Crew on Backbone Rock Trail, TN 6/28/16 #TrailMaintenance
TEHCC working with Konnarock Trail Crew on the Backbone Rock Trail. This blue blazer leads to the Appalachian Trail and is very steep.
Backbone Rock
A small waterfall at Backbone Rock Johnson COunty, TN
Backbone Rock, Appalachian Trail, Tennessee
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Backbone rock hike: Hit the Trail
Dangerous hike? Maybe, me (Woogle) and Greywolf ascended up into Damascus va where the Appalachian trail runs through. We carried on up the roads a bit and found Backbone rock. This place is beautiful. It is an old highwall rock formation with a tunnel carved for a railroad bed to go through. This tunnel is now a road for cars. You climb up 150+ stairs to reach the top of the highwall and are greeted with a beautiful view. You can descend down the other side and enjoy Beaver creek with some fishing, or just regular old picnicking.
Overall this hike was easy. The stairs can be challenging for those who are not in great shape, but for me I had no problem.
The biggest concern I had was the sheer drop offs. I personally am not bothered for I am not afraid of heights, nor am I super clumsy but bringing a kid up there may not be the best of ideas. Also avoid it on a rainy day because those rocks get slick quick.
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Backbone Rock - Tour of the campsite
Filmed 05/14/2017 - My son gives a tour of the campsite.
Cranberry Festival parade in Shady Valley,TN,part 1
The Annual Cranberry Festival parade in Shady Valley,In Tennessee's mountains.
The Cliffs of Backbone Rock
Climbing the Backbone Rock in Damascus Virginia.
Shady Valley Country Club Wedding
Backbone Rock 2/18/2014
Climbing Backbone Rock. So nice to be back in a harness and climbing shoes.
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