Valles Mines, Missouri, U S A

Founded in 1749 by Francois Valle. 274 years later, now The Valle Mining Company, his 4000+ acre property every year absorbs 21,000 tons of carbon dioxide and puts out 14,000 tons of oxygen, enough to meet the needs of 63,000 people. [USDA Forest Facts]

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Hiking through The Haunted Railroad Tunnel of the MRBT Railway

People used to take the train. Can you walk that far?
Do you have people buried in its cemetery?
Maybe you need a little background first? "How Many Fingers Am I Holding Up?"

Maps

See a Map showing The MRBT Railway Tunnel from 14169 Vm School Road - 1.5 miles but mostly uphill
See a Map showing The MRBT Railway Tunnel from the Valles Mines Post Office - 3.5 miles, mostly flat

The Railway Tunnel

A gravel hiking trail (no railroad tracks, flat) for 3 miles from the Post Office to the Tunnel.

Getting to Tunnel Station

But when you get there, you have an important decision to make...

Getting to Tunnel Station

Do you want to meet a ghost named "Tunnel Bill"?