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Philadelphia, Tennessee
Take I-40 to I-75 South.
Stay on I-75 South unitl Exit #68, Philadelphia.
At Stop Sign turn right.
Go 1.6 miles to Harris Road. Turn left.
Be careful, the turn is in the middle of a curve.
Go 0.7 miles to a house on the left.
The driveway is just around a sharp Curve.
Always stop at the house.
The entrance to the quarry site is through a pasture field, in some beautiful open country. Before entering the field, you must stop at a little barn to pay the entrance fee, and then pass through a series of gates, and up a pretty, good incline, through a wooded area. I wouldn't try it in a car, as the road
is pretty rough. As you crest the hill, the woodlands open up, and
immediatly visible is the huge, rock wall and the incredibly blue water
at its foot. To enter the quarry you must drive down (backing,
prefferably) another, fairly steep, gravel ramp to the water, where you
can unload your gear on the tables set up next to it. There are restrooms and changing facilities at the top of the hill, although they
have no electricity. This is also where you should park your vehicle,
if there are a lot of people diving.
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Philadelphia Quarry 