The Longest Tunnels in the U.S.

Wednesday, March 6, 2024

Snoqualmie Tunnel

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6 of the Longest Tunnels in the U.S.

Crossing under the majestic Cascade Range in Washington state, the Snoqualmie Tunnel is one of the world's longest multi-purpose pedestrian and cycling tunnels.

Part of the 250-mile-long Palous to Cascades State Park Trail, the tunnel was built between 1912 and 1914 as part of a railroad line from Seattle to Chicago. The last train passed through in 1980, after which the state acquired it and converted it into a recreational right-of-way. Accessible from May through October, the tunnel offers adventurers the chance to embark on a mysterious hike or bike ride. Beside the flickering of visitors' headlamps, the passageway sits in complete darkness. The temperature is notably cooler inside, and water often drips down through cracks in the roof. Other than a slight bend at the beginning, it's a straight 2.25-mile journey toward the light at the end of the tunnel.

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