Howard Tunnel
This is the second-oldest rail tunnel in the United States that is still in use today.

📜 Second-oldest active rail tunnel in the U.S., in operation since 1838.
🔍 Listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

Why Go

🚂 Ride through on a Northern Central Railway train.
🚶‍♀️ Walk or bike along the Heritage Rail Trail.
📸 Great spot for photos, especially when leaves change color.
🌳 Enjoy the outdoors along the Heritage Rail Trail.

Tips

📅 Best in autumn for scenic leaf changes.
🔍 Look for 1868 and 1840 date stones at tunnel entrances.
💡 Note the brick-lined interior and arched niche for pedestrians.

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