Hey everyone! Now that spring is upon us and I have pulled my bike out of the garage, and after reading and responding to posts from @jnophoto and @sb4700 , I was reminded of a really cool trip I took last fall. I probably should have posted this back then, but procrastination got the better of me. So, better late than never, right?
This is a 13 mile section of the Pennsylvania Turnpike near Breezewood, PA that was abandoned in 1968 when they created a new, wider section to accommodate the increased traffic. It's technically not an official trail yet and signs warn that it's at one's own risk, but it is not trespassing to walk or ride it.
There are 2 tunnels you ride through. Rays Hill Tunnel is 3/4 of a mile long, and Sideling Hill is 1-1/4 long. You absolutely need powerful headlights to go through them, as they are pitch black inside.
The whole area has a creepy vibe to it, reminiscent of something from The Walking Dead. In fact, scenes from the Viggo Mortensen movie, The Road, were filmed there. But, despite the creepiness, the surrounding vistas are beautiful.
