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Ladner Creek Trestle / Tunnel
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Type: Trestle + Tunnel
Status: Abandoned
Accessibility: Easy
Recommendation: check it out if you're nearby
Status: Abandoned
Accessibility: Easy
Recommendation: check it out if you're nearby
Hazards
- unsafe flooring
- DO NOT WALK ON THE TIMBERS - they are extremely rotten
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Historical Dates
Built: 1916
Closed: 1961
Closed: 1961
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History
The trestle and tunnel was part of the old Kettle Valley Railway.
About the tunnel: the two portals were built at different times. When originally constructed (1916) this tunnel was likely lined with timber bracing to protect against the poor quality of rock that the tunnel goes through. Even with the construction of the portals in 1944 and 1949, the bracing would likely have remained between the portals (common practice). In many of the tunnels along the KVR, upon abandonment or in the years following, the bracing was removed allowing the roof to cave in. This has been done to prevent injury / death of people camping / hiking in the tunnels.
*Update* on Sunday May 27 2018 a group of 3 people started a fire on the trestle by tossing a cigarette. The fire has now been burning for two days. (View the news article in the media coverage bellow.)
About the tunnel: the two portals were built at different times. When originally constructed (1916) this tunnel was likely lined with timber bracing to protect against the poor quality of rock that the tunnel goes through. Even with the construction of the portals in 1944 and 1949, the bracing would likely have remained between the portals (common practice). In many of the tunnels along the KVR, upon abandonment or in the years following, the bracing was removed allowing the roof to cave in. This has been done to prevent injury / death of people camping / hiking in the tunnels.
*Update* on Sunday May 27 2018 a group of 3 people started a fire on the trestle by tossing a cigarette. The fire has now been burning for two days. (View the news article in the media coverage bellow.)
Media Coverage
Historic trestle bridge east of Hope, B.C. set on fire by tossed cigarette:
http://www.cbc.ca/...hope-b-c-1.4682474
http://www.cbc.ca/...hope-b-c-1.4682474
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| Category | Rating |
| Photography | 8 / 10 |
| Coolness | 8 / 10 |
| Content Quality | 8 / 10 |
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It was last validated by
Emperor Wang on 11/19/2023 9:28 PM.
Latest Changes
- on Nov 19 23 at 21:28, Emperor Wang validated this location
- on Nov 19 23 at 21:28, Emperor Wang changed the following: History, Hazards, Media Coverage
- on May 1 19 at 18:29, Steed validated this location
- on May 1 19 at 15:32, KAPS reordered images in gallery May 2019
- on May 1 19 at 15:32, KAPS deleted 1 pictures from gallery May 2019
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- on May 1 19 at 15:30, KAPS updated gallery May 2019
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- on May 1 19 at 15:27, KAPS added some pictures to a gallery
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