
The Meredith Tunnel on the Marion County Rail Trail offers a cinematic rail-to-trail passage: dark tunnel leading to bright daylight creates strong leading lines and dramatic contrast. Photographers can shoot textures (brick/stone or lining), trail gradients, and silhouettes of cyclists/runners. Best light: late afternoon for brighter tunnel exits; weekdays for fewer people. Parking is typically via MCTrail trailheads in Fairmont—arrive early to secure a spot; the tunnel can feel cool/dim, so be

The Meredith Tunnel on the Marion County Rail Trail offers a cinematic rail-to-trail passage: dark tunnel leading to bright daylight creates strong leading lines and dramatic contrast. Photographers can shoot textures (brick/stone or lining), trail gradients, and silhouettes of cyclists/runners. Best light: late afternoon for brighter tunnel exits; weekdays for fewer people. Parking is typically via MCTrail trailheads in Fairmont—arrive early to secure a spot; the tunnel can feel cool/dim, so be