Rays Hill Tunnel, Abandoned tunnel in Bedford County, Pennsylvania, United States.
The Rays Hill Tunnel extends 3,532 feet through the mountainous terrain, connecting Bedford and Fulton Counties in South Central Pennsylvania.
Construction of the tunnel began in 1881 for railway purposes, but the structure opened in 1940 as part of the Pennsylvania Turnpike until its closure in 1968.
The tunnel features extensive wall art and became a filming location for the Bloodhound Gang music video 'Foxtrot Uniform Charlie Kilo' in 2005.
Visitors need powerful flashlights to navigate through the tunnel, as natural light only reaches the first hundred yards of the passageway.
The tunnel contains sealed control rooms with heavy steel doors at both ends, and its upper passages now serve as nesting spots for local birds.
Location: Pennsylvania
Official opening: October 1, 1940
GPS coordinates: 40.01810,-78.20390
Latest update: March 5, 2025 16:12
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