Overlanding the Nemo Tunnel and Catoosa WMA

Join Deb, Bill, Alan , Nancy and our new friend Walt as we overland the Nemo abandoned train tunnel and the Catoosa WMA in east Tennessee.

[@micahcurtis4537]

So refreshing to see people off roading who love and appreciate the little things in nature, respect private property and cemeterys and even pick up litter along the way! Wow! Love it! Subscribed!!!

[@CoddiwompleOverland]

Thank you very much!

[@shawndobson5713]

Great video! Love the scenery.

[@CoddiwompleOverland]

Thank you!

[@stephengreen2898]

I have heard of the Nemo Bridge as I grew up in Chattanooga ... Now you guys showed it to me... Beautiful TENN. Scenery ... THANKS

[@CoddiwompleOverland]

Thanks for watching. It is really cool.

[@jamthomson1]

I can't wait to take the family to Nemo tunnel. Thanks much for all the videos y'all do. Just getting into Overlanding and I think we are going to love it.

[@CoddiwompleOverland]

Thank you for watching? We hope you like overlanding as much as we do!

[@wyattoneable]

I live in middle Tn. and just looked up the park. It states "permanently closed. That's sad, so I'm glad I found this video. Subscribed.

[@CoddiwompleOverland]

Yes it is sad... Glad you found us and thanks for the sub!

[@MartinS1701]

Thanks for your work on this. Very well photographed and edited.

[@CoddiwompleOverland]

Thank you!

[@stevewhitley3843]

We love that tunnel, we go there every time we are at Windrock. There is also an abandoned train not far from there.

[@CoddiwompleOverland]

Yea we missed the train. Guess that means we will have to go back!

[@dvgayle1]

Windrock is awesome.

[@operationcontingency]

Stumbled across your channel a few days ago. Been playing catchup ever since. Really enjoy your footage and story telling.

[@CoddiwompleOverland]

Thanks! We are glad you found us!

[@mickisuzanne6796]

This is wonderful, thank you for sharing your experiences with us; glad I found you, look forward to seeing more!

[@CoddiwompleOverland]

Thank you for the wonderful compliment!

[@martinshea6967]

Great video. Thanks for take time to share. Looking forward to exploring that area soon

[@CoddiwompleOverland]

Thanks for watching!

[@dhu1042476]

Very nice trip. Enjoyed the drone footage all through but especially the fire tower. Nemo is on my list. Thankyou for showing me options.

[@CoddiwompleOverland]

Thank you for the compliment! This was our first run with the drone. Still have a lot of learning to do with it.

[@caseymaples19xx]

Love this video awesome awesome awesome, just visited that area and want to go back to explore more.

[@CoddiwompleOverland]

Thank you. Glad you liked it!

[@rxs3016]

Love your videos! Wish i had more time to overland, thanks for sharing!

[@CoddiwompleOverland]

Thanks, you just have to make time. Thank you for watching!

[@planted770]

Best video yet! Great videography, editing, narration, and drone footage!

[@CoddiwompleOverland]

Thanks so much!

[@Leonoscarr]

I love the part where you talk about cleaning up trash. Thanks for being an example for others.

[@CoddiwompleOverland]

We try to do our part.

[@risbill1]

Very nice. Didn't see anything that my stock Grand Cherokee couldn't make. Except maybe that water crossing.

[@CoddiwompleOverland]

Yea the water crossing might be a little tough

[@3staroverlander329]

Love the videos. The drone is such a great addition. Been following your stuff for about a year now. Keeps getting better and better.

[@CoddiwompleOverland]

Thank you very much!

[@alanfernandez8448]

Great job!!! You guys are Awesome!!!

[@CoddiwompleOverland]

Thank you very much!

[@ToddOutdoor]

Good stuff! Enjoying you're videos

[@CoddiwompleOverland]

Thank you very much!

[@markblandford9346]

Some beautiful country over in that part of TN.........3.25K subs! Not too long ago you where thrilled to have 250 subs! You're doing a great job with the channel.

[@CoddiwompleOverland]

Thank you Mark! Yes we can't believe how the channel is growing. We are so amazed and thankful!! It really is beautiful down that way. Thanks for watching and the comment my friend

[@JeepingMo]

We loved that area. Good video

[@CoddiwompleOverland]

Thank you!

[@JeepingMo]

@@CoddiwompleOverland When we did our video from there it was at night I need to go back during the daytime and redo the video for the channel at night.

[@robbiewinfrey9636]

Love your video guys keep up the good work...

[@CoddiwompleOverland]

Thanks!

[@g-explore8589]

Superb video, I like how you weave in enough info that the viewer can assess the difficulty level, thanks, I was looking for something close Knoxville I could do solo.

[@CoddiwompleOverland]

Glad you liked it? Thanks for watching!

[@CharlesPiccolaPhotography]

Great scenery...

[@CoddiwompleOverland]

Yes it is!

[@boostdtalon]

Great video and the new drone footage looks great.

[@CoddiwompleOverland]

Thank you!

[@redsuncivic]

Looked like a lot of fun. Probably see you out on the trails someday.

[@CoddiwompleOverland]

It was a lot of fun!

[@johnbricker3592]

I think we are going to make our way down there next month. Lokks like a fantastic 2-3 day trip

[@CoddiwompleOverland]

It was a lot of fun

[@ChrisEdwards357]

I was just planning a trip to Nemo Tunnel and was watching your videos this week about the Kentucky Adventure Trail as I wanted to hit that along the way. Your videos are great to watch, but also great for planning a trip. Ironically, I was looking for a video like one of yours for Nemo Tunnel when, surprise! You released your Nemo Tunnel video while I was looking! Thank you for such great content!

[@CoddiwompleOverland]

You are very welcome and thank you for the incredible compliment!

[@DCMO60]

Another great video. I really enjoy watching your adventures. Drone footage was great also.

[@CoddiwompleOverland]

Thanks! This was our first trip with the drone, we have some learning to do.

[@DCMO60]

@@CoddiwompleOverland I didn’t remember seeing drone footage before. It really added to the video. The filming you all do is great stuff. It’s amazing with today’s technology what quality product people can produce. Once again I’m jealous, north Missouri has nothing like your area.

[@CoddiwompleOverland]

This was our first trip with the drone. We definitely have some learning to do. Thank you for the awesome compliment! Don't you have the Ozarks or Mark Twain pretty close to you?

[@DCMO60]

@@CoddiwompleOverland I'm less then an hour from the Iowa state line. This part of Missouri is basically flat with thousands of acres of corn, soybeans and cattle on fescue. Everything is on mile square grids with gravel roads, very few dirt roads even around here. The Ozarks are a few hours south. I used to live down there and even there there's not many trails like you all run. I get my off road fix watching you folks and a few other off-roading channels.

[@CoddiwompleOverland]

Wish you had stuff closer. Thanks for watching!

[@10ectaco10]

Another good one👏👏👏👏

[@CoddiwompleOverland]

Thanks!

[@ROgletree]

Good video. Thanks for sharing. I’ve never been there but it’s close enough so I’m going to have to give it a try.

[@CoddiwompleOverland]

Thank you! It is a cool spot for sure

[@MrWildcatOutdoorAdventures]

Another great video, the drone footage is a nice addition!

[@CoddiwompleOverland]

Thanks! First trip with the drone, we have some learning to do.

[@MikeBriggs24]

Enjoyed the adventure, I need to visit there myself sometime.

[@CoddiwompleOverland]

Thanks! Glad you liked it.

[@delbertwallaceiii644]

I live in Ooltewah we ride jacks river out off 411 all the time. Ride and fish Parksville too. We just love the wild.

[@tabskaggs5162]

Love the train sound effect! Lol

[@CoddiwompleOverland]

LOL

[@blain5827]

I did the Nemo Tunnel at night, by myself in my Rubicon Gladiator. I was on my way to the Kentucky Jeep Jamboree so I made camp just near the tunnel exit which was pretty amazing. The tunnel is definitely intimidating by your self at night.

[@CoddiwompleOverland]

I'm sure it was!

[@CMc-cq8wl]

Great video Love the places you go in the south east, Going to try and talk my wife into going with me I’ll let her watch your videos and maybe she will want to go, keep them coming

[@CoddiwompleOverland]

Thank you! I hope we can convince her to go with you. Deb and I have a great time.

[@mikeholly9436]

Drone footage was an added bonus

[@CoddiwompleOverland]

Glad you liked it!

[@GATORADDAM]

Beautiful! Looks a bit chilly. I just got back from a boat camping trip on the St John's River. 76 degree days / 55 degree nights...... Sorry. Lol.

[@CoddiwompleOverland]

It was 🥶

[@brianwofford3831]

Good video, I have never been to or heard of the Nem Tunnel. I really would like to do some more of this overlanding stuff. I have only done it three times out in and around Canyonlands National Park.

[@CoddiwompleOverland]

Thank you for the compliment! We are going to Canyonlands in August.

[@roynichols4745]

Been there a few times, I lived not too far from there. Lots of great places to ride in the area for sure.

[@CoddiwompleOverland]

yes there is!

[@donoliver3266]

Thanks for sharing

[@CoddiwompleOverland]

Thanks for watching!

[@PrevostKlaus]

Check out the Currie Rock jock sway bar system, you leave it connected all the time.

[@CoddiwompleOverland]

Thanks

[@mikeholly9436]

"Didn't have Kelly to use as a Guinea Pig..." That's funny! Over and Back, that is impressive.

[@CoddiwompleOverland]

Yea we have sure missed Kelly on our last few trips. Hopefully he will be back with us soon, and not just to be the guinea pig! That river was a lot of fun, but too cold to swim

[@boydlockhart8220]

As mentioned, the drone footage was a nice addition. Nemo tunnel area on the trip list along with Brushy Mountain Prison, Catoosa WMA, and Windrock.

[@CoddiwompleOverland]

Thank you! We are going to have to hit Brushy Mountain the next time we are down there.

[@seannlewis1645]

Great video

[@CoddiwompleOverland]

Thanks!

[@Tgauchsin]

Would love to have a full mapped out course for this trek. Me and friends are wanting to do it as a couples weekend. That river crossing was a little sketchy though….

[@CoddiwompleOverland]

Send us a private message on Facebook or Instagram of the route you want. And yes the river crossing was sketchy, there is away around.

[@SimplyNewEngland]

Some beutiful country.. reminded me alot of NH where I live. :)

[@CoddiwompleOverland]

We would love to get up your way sometime

[@SimplyNewEngland]

@@CoddiwompleOverland If you ever do hit me up, I can show you a few cool places. Still learning where i can go and needing some upgrades on the jeep to explore further deeper. Bigger tires for a start, I am over the nice show room ones. LOL

[@CoddiwompleOverland]

Lol. We will hit you up for sure!

[@juliecingolani9659]

Great video! We really enjoy all of them. We were wondering what kind of tires you have.

[@CoddiwompleOverland]

Thank you! We are running Cooper STT Pro 37x13.50r17

[@k9dark10]

Let me tag along for your next trip! This looks like a blast!

[@CoddiwompleOverland]

Check our schedule on FB. We make at least a trip a month

[@k9dark10]

@@CoddiwompleOverland Thanks! I have a group in Illinois I started and we have 2,500 members...but Illinois has no offroading anywhere really so a few of us were wanting to do a nice overland in TN or KY. I enjoy your videos!

[@mattsimons8326]

Great tutorial for this adventure

[@CoddiwompleOverland]

Thank you!

[@JohnConnor636]

That is a really nice campground.

[@CoddiwompleOverland]

Yes it is!

[@ericlambes1293]

That was a good one.

[@CoddiwompleOverland]

Thank you!

[@pramsey0002]

Found you on a bumper sticker this morning in Alexandria :)

[@CoddiwompleOverland]

That is awesome! I'm guessing it was on a Grand Cherokee.

[@pramsey0002]

@@CoddiwompleOverland it was

[@CoddiwompleOverland]

That was our daughter in law

[@pramsey0002]

@@CoddiwompleOverland nice!! Let her know the advertisement worked

[@CoddiwompleOverland]

Already did! Thanks for watching

[@joe3bear]

Awesome video, would you be willing to share the camping location with a pic drop or gaia trac. Thanks

[@CoddiwompleOverland]

Send us a private message on Instagram or our Facebook page with your email and we will send it to you

[@Outdoors4adventure]

Very cool.

[@CoddiwompleOverland]

Thank you!

[@WesB1972]

I live near the Nemo tunnel. If you stop and turn off your lights you will see what dark really is.

[@CoddiwompleOverland]

Very true.

[@hugheshome]

Nice Video! Just frustrating when ads pop up 3 times in the middle of the video.

[@CoddiwompleOverland]

Thanks for watching!

[@bradcallander7789]

Nice job hope to so a trip soon with YOU

[@CoddiwompleOverland]

Thanks! Sounds like a plan!

[@367spartan]

Hello! I came across your channel a few weeks ago and have since subscribed. I really enjoy it. I have a question for you. I'm swapping out my front axle like you did. I'm wondering what gear ratio you're running. Let me know when you can and thanks ahead of time. One more thing, I'd like to join one of your trips. Have you ever considered letting a stranger join up for a trek? Thanks.

[@CoddiwompleOverland]

We are glad you found us and really glad you enjoy the channel. We are running 5.13 years. We have our schedule in a post on our FB page. Check it out and let us know. We would welcome byou rightbalong with us!

[@jcpjr2004]

What do you use for your windshield camera mount? Also what are the specs on your rig? (i.e. lift, tire size, fenders, tent, rack, etc) Thanks in advance, I'm looking to set mine up similar to this....looks like you have the best of both worlds on/off road. Mine is a daily driver so I'm being cautious as to how I build it out. Again, many thanks...enjoy your videos! Keep em' coming!

[@CoddiwompleOverland]

We have a Vector off road dash bar. The GoPro is mounted to it with a motor handlebar mount from Amazon. As far as the jeep goes, it is on a Clayton Off road 3.5 Overland plus lift, 37" Cooper STT Pros, EAG fenders, OVS Nomadic 3 RTT, OVS 270 awning, Teraflex Nebo roof rack DV8 bumpers, Smittybilt 10,000 winch.

[@roberthill9405]

Great video and I actually live near the road with the views in part 2. Curious though, in this video can you tell where, or what the coordinates are where the bridge was out, you had to cross the river? I have been exploring TN more. Thanks!

[@CoddiwompleOverland]

www.gaiagps.com/public/0wr7s363pgRDyMwmF0W0cJWe

[@ericmcduffie5444]

Thanks for sharing your awesome video. I am wondering, do we need a ride permit in Catoosa WMA ? Thanks.

[@CoddiwompleOverland]

Thanks for the awesome compliment! No permit is needed in Catoosa to drive.

[@rcogan100]

moving to KY next week, would love to run with ya

[@CoddiwompleOverland]

Sounds like a plan, where ya moving to?

[@rickbarmore1167]

Bee U Taa Full. Awesome

[@CoddiwompleOverland]

Thank you!!!!

[@ruggedridgeriders]

They just closed this trail down as of July 3rd any knowledge of why? Was really looking forward to riding this trail soon.

[@CoddiwompleOverland]

We have not heard why.

[@ruggedridgeriders]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/boqwc2qpaNNmmrM

[@ruggedridgeriders]

Found out why

[@CoddiwompleOverland]

Let us known.

[@ruggedridgeriders]

There was a truck hit by a train that got stuck on the tracks. If you fast forward the link I posted above you will see the truck get hit. Also there has been a lot of people leaving trash everywhere. So they closed the area. Hope they reopen even if it was on a permit based.

[@scottroark7279]

Which entrance of Catoosa WMA did you enter?

[@CoddiwompleOverland]

The one closest to the Nemo bridge

[@robertb880]

Do you get a lot of wind noise from your light bar?

[@CoddiwompleOverland]

We did but I added door edge protection to the fins and that resolved it

[@joshschaefer7714]

Awesome videos with the appreciated commentary! Do you run in 4wd on all the trails or engage it when you know you will need it? Thanks again!

[@CoddiwompleOverland]

Thank you. It depends, normally we run 4wd if it is soft and there is a possibility of tearing up the trail in 2wd or if its a trail the we are running less than 5-7 mph we will do in 4lo. We go to 4lo in these cases to keep from heating the transmission fluid up with torque converter slip. Other than that, its only when needed. Hope this helps.

[@bennapier9260]

I've love to come ride in this area

[@CoddiwompleOverland]

its a lot of fun!

[@rb30athorn]

Just discovered your channel, good decision on that stream crossing. what lift and tire size does the orange jeep have compared to the red one?

[@CoddiwompleOverland]

Thanks for watching. The orange jeep has 37s and 3.5 lift and the red one has 34s and 2 inch leveling kit

[@NicholsAdventures]

Do you have a gpx file of the route? Would like to check out the bridge, tunnel, and go out the way beside the rocks (around 9:35 in the video) on the way out. Curious of how long of a ride it would be too. Thanks!

[@CoddiwompleOverland]

The coordinates for the tunnel is 36° 3.9998' N 84° 39.1197' W. once you go through the tunnel turn left and the trail will take you right back by the cliffs along the river. THe bridge is just past where you turn off to the tunnel. The tunnel loop is about a mile long.

[@NicholsAdventures]

@@CoddiwompleOverland Thanks, love the channel and adventures!

[@CoddiwompleOverland]

Thank you!

[@diskheadcage]

Would this be an OK trail for a stock FJ cruiser or jeep? Just curious and great video

[@CoddiwompleOverland]

Thanks and yes you would be fine with either of those rigs.

[@diskheadcage]

@@CoddiwompleOverland thanks for the quick response 👍🏻

[@everready19373]

About 15 years ago I drove through the Nada tunnel in my now ex-wife's Stocks Suzuki Grand Vitara.

[@CoddiwompleOverland]

It's a cool tunnel

[@davidwhisman6683]

What bumpers are Allen and Nancy running..? Xrc gen2 .??

[@science.travel]

That's it

[@CoddiwompleOverland]

Yes, good eye!

[@davidwhisman6683]

@@CoddiwompleOverland I've got the same front and back i really like them. Thanks

[@avenger007007]

1:00 look at the size of that paw print. I would not want to come across what made that print.

[@CoddiwompleOverland]

Yea! it looks like a dog print. But it was a BIG dog!

[@darksideemt]

I want to go up there one day. Where are the FL people from? I'm currently in central FL

[@pob206206]

What type map program are you using.?

[@CoddiwompleOverland]

GaiaGPS

[@pob206206]

Thank You

[@greyghostjku5033]

When we went the water was a few feet deep and it was raining.

[@jamesmyers9150]

So, I was under the impression that over night camping was not allowed inside catoosa wma?

[@CoddiwompleOverland]

Only in the 5 designated camp areas.

[@jamesmyers9150]

@@CoddiwompleOverland good to know. The video is good btw just seemed that you camped in back country. I thought maybe you k we something I didnt lol. Btw we basically have identical jeep set up. Jku 35s with 3.5 lift

[@CoddiwompleOverland]

@@jamesmyers9150 thanks for the compliment and for watching. You can disperse camp in the Upper Cumberland WMA which was where we were planning on going until we found the closed bridge.

[@jamesmyers9150]

I travel all those wma and have for years. I run a few different offroad routes from nemo (wartburg) all the way up past Manchester ky. Very little pavement and dispersed camping most of the way. I havent done much in catoosa yet but probably get down there this summer. Thanks for the video

[@CoddiwompleOverland]

Thank sounds like an awesome trip!

[@1994RALLY]

Was that whole trail right after nemos tunnel

[@CoddiwompleOverland]

We went across the river into the Catoosa WMA

[@1994RALLY]

@@CoddiwompleOverland o so that’s more trails

[@CoddiwompleOverland]

Yes

[@1994RALLY]

@@CoddiwompleOverland do you know where the train is

[@CoddiwompleOverland]

We did not see the train but was later told to just follow the tracks after going through the tunnel.

[@rongambrel140]

What type of camera do you use inside the jeep to film while driving?

[@CoddiwompleOverland]

Go Pro Hero 9

[@christopherpelayo3079]

You need to get some limb risers

[@CoddiwompleOverland]

Yes we do.

[@ImBrickedUpRightNow]

Do you guys run a 6 or a 10 ply tire ?

[@CoddiwompleOverland]

10 ply

[@98powerjoke]

The tent is Prob to keep pine beetles from spreading

[@CoddiwompleOverland]

Thanks for the info!

[@donbryson7536]

Nice

[@CoddiwompleOverland]

Thanks!

[@TimetoplayTV]

Copperhead is the same color of my 2014.

[@CoddiwompleOverland]

Ours is Mango Tango but the colors are very close.

[@29Daustin]

New sub here. I found your channel yesterday, and me and the wife watched the entire 2 hour Smoky Mountain 1000 video in one sitting. I believe I want to be a Jeep owner again and experience this. What app are you using on your tablet to GPS the trail? Thanks in advance! Looking forward to more videos!

[@CoddiwompleOverland]

Thank you so much for taking time out of your Sunday to join us! We use Gaia GPS on our tablet. Thank you for watching!

[@bennapier9260]

I had a little sound problem. Sweating like a what? Lol

[@CoddiwompleOverland]

LMAO! yea that train horn drowned her out!

[@NC_SUGAR]

Underground probably wouldn't be a good place to test anything that's real loud and causes vibration

[@CoddiwompleOverland]

agree

[@AaronPetroski]

Coddiwomple…. Do you still have a discount code to Clayton off-road? I actually purchased your orange jku and want to long arm it

[@CoddiwompleOverland]

Call them and let them know that we sent you and you have the jku. Hope you're enjoying it.

[@AaronPetroski]

Very much so. Could I possibly get your email? I have some questions that maybe you could help me with. We are new to the jeep life but, are getting there

[@CoddiwompleOverland]

[e-mail] Or message me on any social and I'll send you my #

[@GuardedTundra]

I would love to off rd like you are. Where do you find your maps?

[@CoddiwompleOverland]

Different places. Sometimes we find routes like the KAT or the SM1000. You can find the gpx files on their FB pages. You can also files gpx files on the website or app called All Trails. The other way is if you are going to a national forest, look at the MVUM maps. I hope this helps!

[@cumberlandplateauoverland7869]

We were there Jan 2, 2021

[@moparman8254]

how long is that tunnel ?

[@CoddiwompleOverland]

Not right off, I don't. But I did mention it in the video.

[@moparman8254]

@@CoddiwompleOverland ok i didnt catch it sorry

[@moparman8254]

@@CoddiwompleOverland 0.4167 miles (2200ft / 5280 = 0.417mi )

[@CoddiwompleOverland]

No problem.

[@moparman8254]

@@CoddiwompleOverland i found a calculator 2200' is about 0.42 mi

[@batsoffroad]

👍

[@CoddiwompleOverland]

Thanks for watching

[@harrymoi4799]

Great video, but too many ads!

[@CoddiwompleOverland]

Thank you

[@stephengreen2898]

I meant Nemo TUNNEL... not bridge

[@f-j-boutdoors3315]

Too bad now it is OFF LIMITS to the public. No trespassing signs everywhere.

[@CoddiwompleOverland]

We see that, shame.

[@thanhnhannguyen1012]

I'd like to buy a roof tent.

[@CoddiwompleOverland]

Check out Overland Vehicle Systems. Tell that you found them on our channel!

[@Nachos237]

I can't believe some body had the time to tag graffiti in that tunnel don't people have better things to do.

[@CoddiwompleOverland]

I guess they don't.....

[@physicalstarfighter2131]

What’s wrong with you people lift those Jeep’s

[@CoddiwompleOverland]

What are you referring to??