Pigeon Mountain Tunnel 1891-1982, La Fayette, Georgia
Posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member Skyecat
N 34° 44.599 W 085° 20.052
16S E 652487 N 3845842
The Chattanooga Southern Railroad was completed in 1891 between Chattanooga, Tennesee and Gadsden, Alabama. This Tunnel is 1600 feet long and goes through Pigeon Mountain between Kensington and La Fayette, Georgia.
Waymark Code: WMZB7Z
Location: Georgia, United States
Date Posted: 10/12/2018
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member bluesnote
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The tunnel is unlined with brick portals and has a curve at the south end.


This abandoned train tunnel is located off Hog Jowl Road, GA 193. It is not accessible from Estell Cemetery Road.

This abandoned tunnel is on the route to Iron Horse, GC89 Iron Horse geocache so this spot is very popular with geocachers.

The trail is well traveled by cyclist, hikers and hunters. Be careful during hunting season as we had a hunter leave a note on our car because just closing the car doors disturbed him.
Construction: Rock & Mortar

Condition: Fair

Rail Status: No

Current status: Abandoned & Visitable

Original Use: Freight

The "Other End": N 34° 44.315 W 085° 19.992

Tunnel Length: 1,600.00

Suggested Parking Area: N 34° 44.815 W 085° 20.247

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Date Built: 1891

Date Abandoned: 1982

Website: Not listed
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