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Snoqualmie Tunnel Officially Reopens July 5th
June 21, 2011
The John Wayne Pioneer Trail and Snoqualmie Tunnel will officially reopen July 5. Beginning July 1, a shuttle service between Cedar Falls and Hyak Trailheads will be available through the fall. For information and reservations regarding the shuttle service visit www.busup90.com or call 1-877-BUS UP 90 (1-877-287-8790).
Tunnel closures: Due to continued safety concerns, tunnels 46 through 50 on the Iron Horse State Park - John Wayne Pioneer Trail (JWPT) will remain closed until further notice.
The closure affects the two tunnels between Thorp and South Cle Elum, one tunnel along Lake Easton, one tunnel between Easton and USFS Road 54 (Stampede Pass Road). Visitors are not permitted to use any of the tunnels and must turn around at the portals.
Tunnel 46 and 47 detour directions are as follows:
- Eastbound travelers will find a map and detour signs three miles east of Cle Elum.
- Follow the yellow bicycle signs with orange flags south off the JWPT.
- Westbound travelers from Thorp will find the same detour signs east of Taneum Road; this route is south of the JWPT.
- From the west, the detour starts at River Ranch Lane. Travel south to Lower Peoh Point Rd.
- Travel east approximately 150 feet to Watson Cutoff Rd.
- Turn south on Watson Cutoff Rd to Upper Peoh Point Rd.
- Travel east four miles on Upper Peoh Point.
- When the road turns to Thorp Prairie Rd., travel east on Thorp Prairie Rd 13 miles to E Taneum Rd.
- Then travel northeast on E Taneum Rd. for two miles to the trail crossing.
Tunnel 49 between Easton and USFS Road 54 has a well-marked detour route that goes over and around the tunnel and is of moderate grade.
The tunnel along Lake Easton also offers a detour. Directions to take this detour are as follows:
- Westbound visitors need to leave the JWPT in the town of Easton and turn right at the fire station.
- Cross the railroad tracks to Railroad Street (stop sign) and turn left.
- Travel through the town of Easton and turn left into the entrance of Lake Easton State Park.
- Turn right at the main park intersection, travel one mile to the next stop sign, and then turn right again.
- Travel approximately a half-mile, crossing the old highway bridge to the end of the pavement.
- Turn left onto the gravel road and follow this road approximately ¾ mile until it merges with the JWPT.
Park staff is working with other agencies and private land owners to identify detour routes in the areas near the other tunnels. For up-to-date information on the tunnel closures, please call the Lake Easton State Park Area message phone at (509) 656-2230.
For more information visit www.parks.wa.gov/parks/?selectedpark=Iron%20Horse&subject=all
Website: www.parks.wa.gov/parks
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