Glady Tunnel
A 1,000-foot-long railroad tunnel under Shavers Fork connected towns during West Virginia's logging boom until its closure in 1985.

📜 Historic railroad tunnel, once a bustling hub connecting communities.
🔍 Now lies within Monongahela National Forest, overgrown with moss and filled with water.

Why Go

🌳 Experience serene beauty and eerie charm
🚶 Explore a piece of West Virginia's railroad history
🏞️ Enjoy the Monongahela National Forest scenery

Why Avoid

⚠️ Entering the tunnel is strongly discouraged due to stability concerns
📵 No cell service at the site
🚗 Access roads to Glady are unpaved

Tips

🗺️ Plan your visit considering no cell service and unpaved roads.
Respect local residents and private properties.
🚴 Access via 24-mile West Fork Rail Trail from Durbin, or park in Glady.
📍 Tunnel is approximately one mile north of the Glady parking area.

🅿️ Parking

West Fork Rail Trail parking lot in Glady.

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