Montgomery Bell Tunnel is a 290-foot long tunnel. The tunnel, which is carved from limestone rock, was built in 1819 by slaves and was one of the first full-scale water diversion tunnels built in the United States. As such it is list on the National Register of Historic Places in Tennessee.
Short Run: Use the Harris Street Bridge Trail to access the Tunnel Trail. The tunnel is located halfway between the Tunnel Trail and Bluff Overlook Trail and can best be seen from the end of the Tunnel Trail.
Family Friendly: With relatively easy access, the kids will enjoy learning about the history of the area.
Gem Type: Historic Site
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2.0 mi
3.3 km
Ridgetop Trail
Ashland City, TN
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2.0 mi 3.3 km | Ashland City, TN |
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2.3 mi
3.7 km
Hidden Lake
Pegram, TN
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2.3 mi 3.7 km | Pegram, TN |
All Clear
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78 days ago
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2.0 mi
3.2 km
Henry Hollow Loop
Ashland City, TN
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2.0 mi 3.2 km | Ashland City, TN |
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11.1 mi
17.8 km
Red, White and Blue
Forest Hills, TN
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11.1 mi 17.8 km | Forest Hills, TN |
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6.1 mi
9.8 km
North Loop
White Bluff, TN
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6.1 mi 9.8 km | White Bluff, TN |
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2
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7.7 mi
12.4 km
South Loop
White Bluff, TN
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7.7 mi 12.4 km | White Bluff, TN |
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2
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0.5 mi
0.8 km
Hidden Lake Trail
Pegram, TN
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0.5 mi 0.8 km | Pegram, TN |
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2
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0.2 mi
0.4 km
Bluff Overlook Trail
Kingston Springs, TN
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0.2 mi 0.4 km | Kingston Springs, TN |
Unknown
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6.7 mi
10.7 km
Beaman Park: Henry Hollow and Ridgetop
Ashland City, TN
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6.7 mi 10.7 km | Ashland City, TN |
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4.6 mi
7.3 km
Perimeter Trail
Fairview, TN
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4.6 mi 7.3 km | Fairview, TN |
All Clear
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78 days ago
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Montgomery Bell Tunnel
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