The Altoona area has a long list of
engineering feats including the Historic Landmark Horseshoe Curve,
located not too far away from this cache. Nestled within the valley
leading to the famous railroad site are the clean water reservoirs
that supply the city. Years ago, strip mine operations were going
on to the north and west, so to prevent contamination of the city's
drinking water supply, a diversion channel was constructed around
and along the reservoirs. Part of this diversion included a tunnel,
nearly 1/4 mile long. Both ends of the tunnel are denoted with
"1908" engraved in the headwall.
This cache is located near the outlet
of the tunnel. Please use caution with children near the tunnel as
there are channel walls that are unprotected.
You'll need something to write with, too. Thanks!
Parking is at approx.: N40d29.761, W078d27.755
The other end (upstream) of the tunnel is at approx.:
N40d29.801, W078d28.064 and although there is no close parking, you
can see the headwall on the drive by.
Thanks for visiting!
Congratulations to the Carels for the
FTF!