This is the tunnel that went under my family's farm. So very sad to see how it has deteriorated over the years. As a boy my dad would sit above and watch trains go through. It was to have a double track in it but the second one was never built. Makes me homesick.
Kyle Mills it wasn’t bad at all just stayed to the side we drove about an hour and a half to see it for the first time me and some friends! Really cool!
This bridge was insane to visit. I was there in 1995 and there was only puddles in the tunnel. We went clear out to the middle platform onto the bridge I got so nervous once we went to leave that i crawled on my hands and knees to get back across it.
I don't know if I could've walked out there onto that bridge! Like you guys did, I would've stepped only on the center cross-ties. Even then I'd be worried that the damn things would break due to being rotten. OMG -- as I was typing this comment, I just saw the footage at 6:20! THAT is exactly what I'm talking about! Cool drone footage and music at the end!
It's very sturdy still. If it weren't for the missing spot where college kids had bonfire on it I'd have no issues with riding a side by side or 4-wheeler across it. I always wanted to try my dirtbike (I did go part way) but I'm not skilled enough to keep it on that beam section...
Rachael Kilmer I had to crawl back also until the spot where 1 of ties was missing. Vertigo got me good after being on the platform in the middle. That was in 1995 though
Went to Clarion University in the early 90s and went here often to drink and smoke - funniest memory is when a friend just got done packing a bowl and when he passed it to another to light it slipped out of their hands and fell down into the creek - since it took a few seconds to hit the water we just watched it fall like we were Wile E Coyote
The scenery is amazing, and I think I'd get the butterflies walking out to the middle of the bridge like that. I can't help but think of all the hard work the railroad workers put in to make a bridge like that. It is incredibly beautiful craftsmanship, and it's sad to see it deteriorate like that. Have you any idea when that bridge was built, Kyle? Ballpark figure?
From what I have found online is that it was sometime around 1900-1905. There is one more tunnel at the other end but I couldn't convince anyone to cross with me to take a look. Maybe next time
+Kyle Mills The railroad bridges and tunnels that are 4 miles south of Clarion were all built in 1906, FWIW. The trestles, bridges and rails are all gone now.
+Vickie Minich I was referring to the section of railroad where I grew up. The trestle in this video should still be standing. I should have been more clear. I was just posting to provide a specific date for reference.
I'm referring to a section of railroad about 6 miles from the trestle in this video, and am just providing the info for reference. A trestle that was near Limestone had a plaque on it that read: "American Bridge Company 1906".
I spent 20 yrs driving an interstate truck and pursuing my hobby of exploring old rail lines, used to carry a dirt bike on the truck. A farmer told me about this place and I found it around 1998 and it makes my top ten spots in the entire country, finding a trestle leading into a tunnel is unusual, when I was there the tunnel had 4 ‘ of water in it and was impassable,went looking for the other portal but never found it. This is the former NewYork Central line to Ashtabula Ohio, a major coal hauling route.
if you're in the area again let me know - I'd be happy to show you both ends of each tunnel - the one they walked through is easy - the one on the opposite side isn't passable - it's regularly full of water.
There are (or used to be) several piles of iron pellets in the tunnel. I used to go there and fill up my pockets with them for my slingshot. We used to drop fireworks from the bridge. It was funny to feel the explosions vibrate the bridge. One of the guys used to drive his jeep out to the center of the bridge. I couldn't bring myself to ride out with him when he did it. That was back in 1986.
awesome video though late to see ty for sharing i live in Pennsylvania Pittsburgh to be exact and dont drive but ride a bicycle its amazing the beautiful parts of our state i've never seen.i'd love to see more.
Always spooked out there at night partying...The kegs would go out on those platforms and my fear of heights was only overcome by my love for beer. Great video, brought back great memories.
I would love to revisit here, absolutely beautiful in the fall. My wife and sister were too scared to go any further, I wanted to see if there was another tunnel on the other side as I've heard there was...
I grew up in Clarion walked these tunnels and tracks many times. Sorry to see they have fallen to such disrepair. We spent many weekends there and a few of my crazy friends climbed the iron trestles holding up the bridge. Young and stupid and or crazy lol I was in the tunnels one time when the train came through, had to hoof it to the the little cubbies inside and hold your hands over your ears. The sound was deafening.
I got the idea to do a search for clarion trestle since I haven't in awhile and boom this amazing video pops up! I'm a local to the area and went to Clarion University class of '11. The trestle is a legendary hangout with all the college kids. The fact you traveled to see it is really cool. This is the only trestle of It's design type for miles around, same with the tunnels. They are by far the tallest and longest ones for miles. The drone shots were the icing on the cake! Thanks!
Glad you enjoyed it. If they ever wanted to repair the tunnel and install railings the massive sightseeing draw already exists. So far it looks that project will never happen though.
I know where that is at, it's almost in my back yard. I have went past there all time over the years traveling on that road. It's great seeing videos like this up on here. Keep up the great work at filming them.
Wow! What scenery. If I could get $4, 000,000 of Warren Buffet's money, you could turn this into one of the great trails in America--including erecting a new trestle over the other side.
thanks, kyle, I found it, if you people like railroad bridges check out katy trail bridge, Boonville Missouri.look at what their doing with this abandoned bridge, its on youtube
Im a local. All the kids go there its a beautiful place. Thay hole got much worse apparently lol the other tunnell is full of water you need a canoe or something lol
+kelso ehrhart The hole in the tressle is bigger because of crazy kids setting fires and blowing stuff up. My friend was there and discovered them doing it.
Used to walk this with my friends in high school and throw fireworks off the sides into the water. My friend twisted his ankle and we had to carry him through the entire tunnel while high as shit. Good times.
Cool video.. Beautiful fall colors. I was fine until you walked out onto that trestle, then i got the he bee gee bees because i am afraid of heights. Must be because you were holding the camera, because the drone video did not bother me.
iAli I was checking out Google earth view and it looks like there is another tunnel or something at the other end. If the girls weren't so scared I would have walked across to see which were my original intentions. Don't forget to comment and let me know!
Matthew Pataki I could never find an actual number but from being up there it would have to be 200 - 300ft tall. Hard to tell when you are up there though... cheers!
Kyle Mills i was told it was 288 feet tall at the highest point from the clarion river. Couldnt find any exact measurements but id have to say its accurate. I know when you spit from it and it hits the water .... it sounds like a small gun firing !!!
@@frostymug617 It is definitely higher than 185 ft. I was told by a bridge historian that it was 12 ft short of the kinzua viaduct ( which is 300 ft tall )
So is it still there or has this been torn down and the tunnels been closed? I would love to find out how to get there so I could photograph it!! I moved to Clarion but not sure where all the cool stuff is hidden !!!
My sister fell off of the trussels and lived through it
This is the tunnel that went under my family's farm. So very sad to see how it has deteriorated over the years. As a boy my dad would sit above and watch trains go through. It was to have a double track in it but the second one was never built. Makes me homesick.
Just went today! Crazy
Glad you got to enjoy it! Hope the tunnel wasn't too flooded
Kyle Mills it wasn’t bad at all just stayed to the side we drove about an hour and a half to see it for the first time me and some friends! Really cool!
Beautiful scenery, well done video.
This bridge was insane to visit. I was there in 1995 and there was only puddles in the tunnel. We went clear out to the middle platform onto the bridge
I got so nervous once we went to leave that i crawled on my hands and knees to get back across it.
You are an Ace with the camera work, Kyle. I love your video adventures. Keep them coming. Take care, man. Salute
Has anyone fell off the trestle?
Awesome video. Reliving my adolescent adventures. Thanks for posting this.
I don't know if I could've walked out there onto that bridge! Like you guys did, I would've stepped only on the center cross-ties. Even then I'd be worried that the damn things would break due to being rotten. OMG -- as I was typing this comment, I just saw the footage at 6:20! THAT is exactly what I'm talking about! Cool drone footage and music at the end!
Just past 6:20 you'll see my name JOHN J MILLER III
@@millej38
Haha that's awesome!
I painted mine underneath the platform in the middle of the bridge in 1995. I doubt mine is still visible though
It's very sturdy still. If it weren't for the missing spot where college kids had bonfire on it I'd have no issues with riding a side by side or 4-wheeler across it. I always wanted to try my dirtbike (I did go part way) but I'm not skilled enough to keep it on that beam section...
This brought back many memories of sunset watching in my college days.
I walked out when I was a student there....had to crawl back. Also, it looks AWESOME in winter.
Rachael Kilmer
I had to crawl back also until the spot where 1 of ties was missing. Vertigo got me good after being on the platform in the middle. That was in 1995 though
Holy crap" you all are more brave than myself. Thanks for the share!
Amazing video
Went to Clarion University in the early 90s and went here often to drink and smoke - funniest memory is when a friend just got done packing a bowl and when he passed it to another to light it slipped out of their hands and fell down into the creek - since it took a few seconds to hit the water we just watched it fall like we were Wile E Coyote
this is my favorite smoke spot
The scenery is amazing, and I think I'd get the butterflies walking out to the middle of the bridge like that. I can't help but think of all the hard work the railroad workers put in to make a bridge like that. It is incredibly beautiful craftsmanship, and it's sad to see it deteriorate like that. Have you any idea when that bridge was built, Kyle? Ballpark figure?
From what I have found online is that it was sometime around 1900-1905. There is one more tunnel at the other end but I couldn't convince anyone to cross with me to take a look. Maybe next time
+Kyle Mills The railroad bridges and tunnels that are 4 miles south of Clarion were all built in 1906, FWIW. The trestles, bridges and rails are all gone now.
+Bud Tristano REALLY??? I was just trying to find out where this was so I could go photograph this place :(
+Vickie Minich I was referring to the section of railroad where I grew up. The trestle in this video should still be standing. I should have been more clear. I was just posting to provide a specific date for reference.
I'm referring to a section of railroad about 6 miles from the trestle in this video, and am just providing the info for reference. A trestle that was near Limestone had a plaque on it that read: "American Bridge Company 1906".
I spent 20 yrs driving an interstate truck and pursuing my hobby of exploring old rail lines, used to carry a dirt bike on the truck. A farmer told me about this place and I found it around 1998 and it makes my top ten spots in the entire country, finding a trestle leading into a tunnel is unusual, when I was there the tunnel had 4 ‘ of water in it and was impassable,went looking for the other portal but never found it. This is the former NewYork Central line to Ashtabula Ohio, a major coal hauling route.
if you're in the area again let me know - I'd be happy to show you both ends of each tunnel - the one they walked through is easy - the one on the opposite side isn't passable - it's regularly full of water.
I wanna see the other side so bad
There are (or used to be) several piles of iron pellets in the tunnel. I used to go there and fill up my pockets with them for my slingshot. We used to drop fireworks from the bridge. It was funny to feel the explosions vibrate the bridge. One of the guys used to drive his jeep out to the center of the bridge. I couldn't bring myself to ride out with him when he did it. That was back in 1986.
I love abandoned places
love the colours! looked windy at times! nice video
Thanks and it definitely was windy!
awesome video though late to see ty for sharing i live in Pennsylvania Pittsburgh to be exact and dont drive but ride a bicycle its amazing the beautiful parts of our state i've never seen.i'd love to see more.
I didn't know Pittsburgh was a state XD
Fantastic footage, and you picked a beautiful day to do it, great job.
Always spooked out there at night partying...The kegs would go out on those platforms and my fear of heights was only overcome by my love for beer. Great video, brought back great memories.
I would love to revisit here, absolutely beautiful in the fall. My wife and sister were too scared to go any further, I wanted to see if there was another tunnel on the other side as I've heard there was...
Liquid courage lol
The tunnel on the other side is longer and has a curve to ot. Unfortunately the water is too deep making it impassible.
@@KyleMills1 there definitely is - I can show you both ends of it but unfortunately it's impassable as it's full of water 6' deep at most times
I grew up in Clarion walked these tunnels and tracks many times. Sorry to see they have fallen to such disrepair. We spent many weekends there and a few of my crazy friends climbed the iron trestles holding up the bridge. Young and stupid and or crazy lol I was in the tunnels one time when the train came through, had to hoof it to the the little cubbies inside and hold your hands over your ears. The sound was deafening.
Erin Z that is awesome
The fun part is going over the top.
that was very beautiful , love the drone work very nice.
Had some good fun there!
I've walked across this bridge myself. Amazing footage! Hard to believe the New York Central used to fly over the river here!
I got the idea to do a search for clarion trestle since I haven't in awhile and boom this amazing video pops up!
I'm a local to the area and went to Clarion University class of '11. The trestle is a legendary hangout with all the college kids. The fact you traveled to see it is really cool.
This is the only trestle of It's design type for miles around, same with the tunnels. They are by far the tallest and longest ones for miles.
The drone shots were the icing on the cake! Thanks!
It is a beautiful place, glad I made the visit
Glad you enjoyed it. If they ever wanted to repair the tunnel and install railings the massive sightseeing draw already exists. So far it looks that project will never happen though.
Beautiful! Keep up the good work!
The early 70's we'd party on this trestle when it was still active. Long trains hauling coal would come and stop while we were on that platform.
Almost 50 years later and my friends and I party there. Wish I had a chance to see it while it was active.
I know where that is at, it's almost in my back yard. I have went past there all time over the years traveling on that road. It's great seeing videos like this up on here. Keep up the great work at filming them.
Wow! What scenery. If I could get $4, 000,000 of Warren Buffet's money, you could turn this into one of the great trails in America--including erecting a new trestle over the other side.
i love the clarion trestle, i walked out on it a couple years ago and it was really cool
thanks, kyle, I found it, if you people like railroad bridges check out katy trail bridge, Boonville Missouri.look at what their doing with this abandoned bridge, its on youtube
Eddie Knox I will check it out. It's about 12hrs from me in Canada but I may make the trip and visit a bunch of places. Thanks for the tip! 🍻🥂🇨🇦
I did google earth and couldn't find this bridge
Eddie Knox very easy to find if you search on Google maps
Clarion Trestle
Piney Dam Rd, Clarion, PA 16214, USA
goo.gl/maps/DN7h9QwZPH62
Im a local. All the kids go there its a beautiful place. Thay hole got much worse apparently lol the other tunnell is full of water you need a canoe or something lol
+kelso ehrhart The hole in the tressle is bigger because of crazy kids setting fires and blowing stuff up. My friend was there and discovered them doing it.
+Rachael Kilmer thats crazy :p im 20 been going there since i was 16. glad my group of friends had more respect than that. haha are you a local?
+kelso ehrhart I'm from DuBois and went to Clarion for college. :)
Ahhh its crazy how many people from all around clarion go there. I live in corsica before brookville :)
Help protect this beautiful treasure!
Used to walk this with my friends in high school and throw fireworks off the sides into the water. My friend twisted his ankle and we had to carry him through the entire tunnel while high as shit. Good times.
Cool video.. Beautiful fall colors. I was fine until you walked out onto that trestle, then i got the he bee gee bees because i am afraid of heights. Must be because you were holding the camera, because the drone video did not bother me.
wait isn't this the place with an old abandoned military bunker at the other end of the tracks ????????????
tweak not sure? Is that the case? If so, I will revisit for sure!
Looks familiar. But i dont think so. Im going to go this saturday n ill comment back on this vid if it is
iAli I was checking out Google earth view and it looks like there is another tunnel or something at the other end. If the girls weren't so scared I would have walked across to see which were my original intentions. Don't forget to comment and let me know!
We came in through the opposite end from where you entered so nothing there
is this south of I80 and how far below?
mona tompson
goo.gl/maps/CeHvH8sPPq42
The link to the map is now waterlandlife.org/assets/crwtm.pdf
How tall is this bridge?
Matthew Pataki I could never find an actual number but from being up there it would have to be 200 - 300ft tall. Hard to tell when you are up there though... cheers!
Kyle Mills i was told it was 288 feet tall at the highest point from the clarion river. Couldnt find any exact measurements but id have to say its accurate. I know when you spit from it and it hits the water .... it sounds like a small gun firing !!!
I believe it is 185 feet
@@frostymug617
It is definitely higher than 185 ft.
I was told by a bridge historian that it was 12 ft short of the kinzua viaduct ( which is 300 ft tall )
THE VANISHING OF ETHAN CARTER
P.S. The local kids burn fires...out in the middle of the WOODEN tressle. And blow stuff up. Just so you know.
Rachael Kilmer primarily the stupid college kids are destructive. Most locals aren't such assholes.
I was born in the area we don’t destroy it. It’s annoying kids from the college nearby who destroy the place
I first went in winter in shorts. I crawled across the hole my first time haha.
I'd like to make it a capital crime to deface things with retarded graffiti and not make it a crime to beat the crap out of anyone caught in the act.
Looks like the kind of a trestle where 5 gallons of kerosene poured about & a lit match would be an improvement!
So is it still there or has this been torn down and the tunnels been closed? I would love to find out how to get there so I could photograph it!! I moved to Clarion but not sure where all the cool stuff is hidden !!!
Yes still there!
goo.gl/maps/ZwCFmzLKiP82
And its pronounced "clari-in" not clari on.
kelso ehrhart Its called Clarion
It's pronounced "clair-e-en".
@@thickgirlsneedlove2190 Yes, I live here."Clair-e-on."