Deep Valley Tunnel
Posted by: 
vhasler
N 41° 19.305 W 079° 44.250
17T E 605661 N 4575244
Quick Description: Former Penn Central tunnel through a bluff along the Sandy Creek.
Location: Pennsylvania, United States
Date Posted: 12/24/2012 8:00:22 PM
Waymark Code: WMFZQA
Views: 9
Long Description:
Railroad was built to haul coal from the region to port on the Lake Erie. The tunnel was constructed in 1945 per the date above the entrance. The rail line was converted to a biking/hiking path during 2000-2005. To preserve the tunnel, a concrete insert was added to give the path structural stability. (Check out the photos.)
The parking coords are for the Rockland Road access point. The walk to the tunnel is roughly half mile on a level grade. (Easy if there is not half foot of snow.)
Construction: Concrete
Condition: Good
Rail Status: No
Current status: Recreation Path
Original Use: Mining
The "Other End": N 41° 19.342 W 079° 44.453
Tunnel Length: 1,000.00
Suggested Parking Area: N 40° 18.983 W 079° 43.417
Terrain: 
Website: [Web Link]
Date Built: 1945
Date Abandoned: 2000
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