Dunraven is the name
of the general location of this cache, but is called Tunnel
Hill by locals, because there are 'twin' train tunnels
running thru the mountain. Local folklore also has it that
the tunnels are haunted, with glowing figures being seen, and
ghastly screams being heard coming from the tunnel. People
have also reported being chased out of the tunnels by a tall
ghostly figure. There are stories that when the tunnels were
being constructed, in the early 1920's, a worker was sawing
boards, standing on high scaffolding, to be part of the frame
for the concrete supports of the tunnel, while below more
workers were pouring more concrete in deep trenches for the
actual railbed. The worker lost his balance, and fell into
the deep trench, and was lost before anyone could rescue him.
the tunnels run very close the the Kentucky River, and
fishermen have reported the sound of sawing and terrifying
screams from the vicinity of the tunnels. Because of the
reputed hauntings, we gave the actual cache a halloween
theme, but trade items do not have to be of a halloween
theme, if you don't have any with you.
The tunnels were built
sometime in the early twenties, and offer some interesting
architecture for that time period. there are many tunnels like this
in the Perry Co. area., with at least one more 'twin' tunnel, near
the community of Yerkes. Below are coordinated for a great view of
the tunnels, but PLEASE DO NOT go near the tunnels or the track, as
they are still in use today, with coal trains passing thru them
during the day. The coordinates are for a spot along a county road,
and automobile traffic does travel this gravel road, so be careful
if you choose to see the actual tunnels, there aren't many places
to pull over.
The actual cache IS NOT
located near the tunnels, it is just off the paved road, with a
large pull off across the road near the cache location. The traffic
can be busy a certain times of the day, so stealth can be a must
here. Locals like to ride ATV's and dirt bikes also.
The Kentucky River runs close to here, you will actually pass over
the river on a narrow bridge, it provides a most excellent view of
it's beauty. It's one of the more beautiful spots we've seen on the
river, a nice place for a picture!
Enjoy the cache, and watch out for those ghost and goblins!!