The "Cannonball" Tunnel
1/08
I heard about an old railroad tunnel not too far from my house - about 10-15 minutes away. I'm used to having to go 2+ hours to find such things, and now I'm surrounded by them, it seems.
The "Cannonball" was a train that ran from Wilkes-Barre to Hazleton. This particular tunnel runs under Penobscot Mountain. The entrance was completely flooded, so we couldn't get in this time. I plan on returning. Still, just standing next to the mouth is a humbling experience.
Seeing this place reminded me very much of Manunka
Chunk, though I think this one is taller. Manunka Chunk is in much better
condition, however. This looks more like a cave than an old railroad tunnel.
Also, no pirates.
This is somewhat accessible from 81 North, but we as usual took the long way in. We walked about 3 miles roundtrip and had to walk around a pond and over a stream, and then up a mountain or 2. On the way, we came across this. No idea what it is.
Ah, our bridge. I can't count how many times I've come across this situation.
Is it sturdy? Only one way to find out.
(Yes, this time it was.)