Urban Exploration: Tunnels!

in #adventure8 years ago

I think many of us love a good adventure... but some don't realize how close to home a good adventure can be had! Apparently, this adventure was beneath my feet for years... check it out!
I spent a solid hour wandering this maze of tunnels. Some of it was lit, most of it was really really dark.

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I never found any dead ends, just more tunnels and turns, so I have no idea how extensive the network really is! I popped out after only an hour because it was just me, my flashlight, and my camera down there (at 3am), so I was definitely starting to get a bit claustrophobic... and sleepy...
Anyway, I came across some sections where the insulation on the pipe had deteriorated and the tunnel was crazy hot and muggy.

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There were also junctions with valves and ducts that were similarly uncomfortable. I think the pipe must supply heat to the surrounding buildings!?? I didn't try touching it, but I'm sure the whole thing is scalding hot.

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Most of the tunnels were tall enough to stand up in, but there were also plenty of perpendicular cross-tunnels that were much shorter. I haven't crawled down one of those... yet...

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Like most good urban exploration spots, I'm probably not really supposed to be down there, and I honestly don't know what the consequences might be at this particular location... All I know is that it made for a pretty awesome night!

Hope you enjoyed the pictures!
Happy adventuring!