THE HOCKING HILLS IS A GREAT PLACE TO VISIT
Near Lancaster,Ohio in the Hocking Hills area of S.E. Ohio one can find Zaleski State Forest
Where one can find the Haunted Moonville Tunnel “Deep in the backwoods of Vinton County stands the Moonville Tunnel, a relic from an era long gone. The town it is named for was born when the Marietta and Cincinnati railroad was built through the coal- and iron-rich woods of southeastern Ohio in 1856. At its peak in the 1870s, the town boasted a population of more than 100--almost exclusively miners and their families.”Click on above link to read more. For the purpose of this post ( Watery Wednesday ) a few photos of the trail and bridges to the Moonville Tunnel.
I just crossed Raccoon Creek on the one lane bridge in the distance and parked my car on the side of the road ( Wheelabout Road, Township Highway 18.) About 200 paces down the trail which was once the railroad tracks of the Baltimore and Ohio railroad you once again come to Raccoon Creek which you must cross in order to get to the tunnel.
In another post We will explore the tunnel itself which is not only haunted but……… in the mean time explore our watery world at Watery Wednesday
Do many people use this trail? The trail does appear to be maintained.
ReplyDeleteThat looks like quite the trail to traverse over the water. The scenery is pretty. Haunting would only increase the intrigue of the area for me!!
ReplyDeleteLove this walk! the bridge looks doablel, even for an old lady like me -- the steps look wide. Tx for sharing this lovel spot
ReplyDeleteI could armchair travel all day when reading posts like yours. Loved your photos too.
ReplyDeleteAn English Girl Rambles
I enjoyed trekking with you.
ReplyDeleteNow, to your cartoon, when I was growing up in Borneo, we had to drive through two graveyards to go to the airport. Mum told us not to call each other's name. because if we did, and the ghosts hear us, They will come at night for us. We really believed it.
Oh, boy!
ReplyDeleteA haunted tunnel!
That sounds even better...far, far better...than a haunted house!
Pretty walk, especially the stepping stones over the creek.
That was fun! I can't wait to see the inside of the tunnel!
ReplyDeleteCheers!
Julie
Julie Magers Soulen Photography
Love It xx
ReplyDeleteLooks like a great place for a solid walk. Beautiful.
ReplyDeleteWow----a Haunted Tunnel..... I'm not sure I would go in there!!!! Can't wait to see your pictures and hear your story!!!!!
ReplyDeleteThat was a neat water crossing... I could handle that one!!!! ha
Great pictures, Joe.
Betsy
I'm scared already!
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