The Perkasie Tunnel : Abandoned
The tunnel is curved and the entrances are constructed in such a way that light entering the tunnel at the 8th Street entrance is visible from the opposite end of the tunnel near Ridge Road; this is apparently not the case in the opposite direction. The edges of the tunnel are jagged, allowing beautiful ice structures to form when water dripping from the top and sides freezes in winter. The tunnel is completely lined with stone masonry.The tunnel bore remains cool enough in summer that track workers or tresspassers require a light jacket or sweatshirt. Signage on the Perkasie Tunnel consists of graffiti and the occasional "No Trespassing" sign. Whispers inside the tunnel are said to carry to each end slowly and eerily.
The Perkasie station on 8th Street was formerly equipped with a water tower, of which not a trace remains. If interested in going it's super easy to get to. However, you have to park down where the homes are that surround it and climb up the steep hill to get to the tracks. Stay quiet, you may hear things and see things at the end and all around you.
The Walk is pitch black so bring a flashlight with you!
Entrance to the beginning
What the tunnel is made of
You can't see the end
A carved Heart
So pretty!
Beautiful Icicles
Other side of the tunnel
If you keep walking on the other side it will take you to an abandoned mine!
Some graffiti that was around
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