Snoqualmie Tunnel
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N 47° 23.718 W 121° 26.677
10T E 617372 N 5250266
The Snoqualmie Tunnel is an abandoned railroad tunnel at Snoqualmie Pass at the border of King County and Kittitas County in Washington State. It is 2.3 miles (3.7 km) long.
Waymark Code: WMHB5B
Location: Washington, United States
Date Posted: 06/18/2013
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The Snoqualmie Tunnel is an abandoned railroad tunnel at Snoqualmie Pass at the border of King County and Kittitas County in Washington State. It is 2.3 miles (3.7 km) long.
The tunnel now serves as part of a rail trail in Iron Horse State Park. The trail is called the John Wayne Pioneer Trail, but sometimes also called the Iron Horse Trail. It closed January 30, 2009 and reopened July 5, 2011 after renovations to the walls, ceiling, and path were completed.
Start at the Hyak trailhead in Iron Horse State Park. The park and tunnel are open dawn till dusk. You may need a parking permit - either Discover Pass or Northwest Forest Pass.
Hyak is part of Iron Horse State Park and requires a Discover Pass (day or annual).
The hike from Hyak to the APE tribute cache is 3 miles (6 miles round trip, including two trips through the tunnel). The Iron Horse Trail is a broad, flat, packed-gravel trail with little elevation change. It’s an easy hike.
Bicycles are allowed on the Iron Horse Trail and in the tunnel, so feel free to bring yours. (We don't recommend road tires due to the rockiness of some sections.)
You’ll need a flashlight or headlamp for the tunnel, plus a day pack with hiking essentials for your party. Depending on your plans, this may include food, water, camera, hat, bug spray, suntan lotion, first aid, camera, emergency whistle, sunglasses, extra batteries, trekking poles, maps, ibuprofen, camera…. Also bring your Discover/NWF parking permit or cash to buy one.
Construction: Concrete
Condition: Other - describe in text
Rail Status: Unknown
Current status: Recreation Path
Original Use: Freight
The "Other End": N 47° 23.710 W 121° 26.675
Tunnel Length: 12,144.00
Suggested Parking Area: N 47° 23.500 W 121° 23.540
Terrain: 
Website: [Web Link]
Date Built: 1912-1914
Date Abandoned: March 15, 1980
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