DWP Railway Tunnel, Ely's Peak - Duluth, MN
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N 46° 40.700 W 092° 15.180
15T E 557130 N 5169690
Abandoned train tunnel on Ely's Peak - bring flashlight!
Waymark Code: WMAGCE
Location: Minnesota, United States
Date Posted: 01/12/2011
Views: 19
"In 1912 the Duluth, Winnipeg and Pacific Railway was extended south to Duluth from Virginia, Minnesota. in 1911 a tunnel was constructed through the southern flank of Ely's Peak to facilitate the railway. The tunnel is 520 feet long and was cut on a seven degree curve. It was abandoned in the 1980s but it is easy to walk to. To get to the tunnel, follow the combined Willard Munger Trail/Superior Hiking Trail from the Beck's Road parking lot. At the point where the SHT leaves the pavement and turns left you will see another dirt trail just to the left of the SHT. Follow this trail to the gravel DWP path and the tunnel will be just to the right. The tunnel can also be reached by parking in the climber's parking area and following the trail to the old railroad grade. Make a right onto the railroad grade which will take you directly to the tunnel." summitpost.org
Construction: Natural - No lining
Condition: Good
Rail Status: No
Current status: Abandoned & Visitable
Original Use: Freight
The "Other End": N 46° 40.730 W 092° 15.070
Tunnel Length: 520.00
Suggested Parking Area: N 46° 40.570 W 092° 15.520
Terrain: 
Website: [Web Link]
Date Built: 1911
Date Abandoned: 1980
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