🏛️ The Blue Ridge Tunnel (Crozet Tunnel)

Located near Afton, Virginia, the Blue Ridge Tunnel (also known as the Crozet Tunnel) is a remarkable piece of 19th-century engineering. Built in the 1850s as part of the Blue Ridge Railroad, it was designed by the pioneering French engineer Claudius Crozet. 🔍 Quick Facts: ⛰️ Longest of the four original tunnels through the Blue Ridge Mountains at Rockfish Gap 🚇 Stretches nearly 2,600 feet (over 800 meters) beneath the mountains 🛤️ Served as a critical rail passage linking the Shenandoah Valley and eastern Virginia 🧭 Now part of a public walking and biking trail—step into history surrounded by cool, dramatic stone arches! 📸 Walk through the dim, atmospheric tunnel (bring a flashlight! 🔦) and experience a mix of nature, history, and incredible pre-Civil War engineering. 👉 Perfect for: history buffs, easy hikes, family adventures, and unique photo opportunities! #BlueRidgeTunnel #CrozetTunnel #VirginiaHistory #HistoricTunnels #HikingVA #ExploreVirginia #USARailroadHistory #DMVHikes