Kennerdell Tunnel
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N 41° 17.137 W 079° 49.368
17T E 598576 N 4571132
Another important tunnel on the Allegheny Bike Trail! Kennerdell Tunnel is in better shape than Rockland, with only a few fallen bricks and very little springwater leakage.
Waymark Code: WM1J4Q
Location: Pennsylvania, United States
Date Posted: 05/16/2007
Views: 343
Most likely built in 1915 when the nearby Rockland Tunnel was completed for the Conrail line. Like the Rockland Tunnel, this one has a dogleg at one end which makes it impossible to see the other end when entering. This lends to a spookier effect when entering. Also like Rockland, this passage has the full complement of graffiti left by ne'er do wells who visit to drink and party. But not a soul was around in the daytime when we came by. And speaking of "we", it's always a great idea when visiting a spot like this to travel in pairs or groups to avoid the rare danger of an "ambush" or trouble from others. On the lighter side, when you reach the approximate middle of the tunnel, try stopping and listening to the silence. It is so quiet you can hear eachother's heartbeat!
Construction: Brick or concrete block
Condition: Good
Rail Status: No
Current status: Recreation Path
Original Use: Freight
Tunnel Length: 2,400.00
Suggested Parking Area: N 41° 17.115 W 079° 49.415
Terrain: 
The "Other End": Not Listed
Website: Not listed
Date Built: Not listed
Date Abandoned: Not listed
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