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Abandoned turnpike tunnels lure explorers into past
A lengthy, crumbling old highway near Ray's Hill and Sideling Hill invites visitors to walk a mile into a deserted turnpike. The unlit tunnel, over a mile long, preserves faded lane markings and evokes nostalgia for a bygone era. Access paths and a third entry near Cove Valley hint at continued discovery.
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Ray’s Hill
Sideling Hill
Cove Valley
Buzz Aldrin
Magnificent Desolation
Dan Irwin
Sideling Hill Tunnel
Pennsylvania Turnpike
Breezewood