Most People Don’t Realize An Underground River Flows Right Through West Virginia
Few people know West Virginia is home to a fascinating natural wonder: a river that flows underground for more than a mile and a half. In The Monongahela National Forest lies a tunnel that’s 8,114 feet long and as wide as 100 feet in places. The tunnel features Gandy Creek, a tributary of Dry Fork.
Exploring the underground river and tunnel is a feat that some courageous people have undertaken; however, the three entrances to the tunnel are all on private property. (Please don't explore without prior permission from the landowners.)
In other spots, the tunnel reaches a height of more than 15 feet. At its lowest point, it's a mere four feet in height. And further still, in some places, the river actually narrows to a wide trench in the limestone.
Have you ever heard of The Sinks of Gandy? We'd love to know!
To see a crew of adventurers explore The Sinks, take a look at the YouTube video below from user naturalbornclimbers.
To see a crew of adventurers explore The Sinks, take a look at the YouTube video below from user naturalbornclimbers.
The Sinks of Gandy is located near the West Virginia community of Osceola, a former logging town. The Sinks is on private property; please don’t explore without permission from the landowners.
For more amazing natural wonders in the Mountain State, keep reading here!
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