Great Smoky Mountains Railroad: Nantahala Gorge Excursion
A 44-mile round trip from Bryson City, North Carolina, along Fontana Lake and the Nantahala River, with an hour's stop at the gorge. The whole excursion takes about four and a half hours.
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Great Smoky Mountains Railroad
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4 hours 30 minutes
Last checked Nov 12, 2026
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Leaves from Bryson City Depot. Ends at Nantahala Gorge (round trip).