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Snoqualmie Tunnel – Snoqualmie Pass loop from Homestead Valley Trailhead

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King County

Snoqualmie Tunnel – Snoqualmie Pass loop from Homestead Valley Trailhead

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(9950)

12,028

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Snoqualmie Tunnel – Snoqualmie Pass loop from Homestead Valley Trailhead

05:09

58.6km

780m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: June 28, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 26.1 km for 51 m

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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8.10 km

Alice Creek Campground

Highlight • Rest Area

Alice Creek Campground is right at the trailhead for the CDT. It’s free, first-come-first-served, with basic sites, a vault toilet, and access to some great hiking or riding. Bring bear spray and be prepare for the gravel road.

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13.7 km

Palouse to Cascades State Park Trail Bridge

Highlight (Segment) • Bridge

The Palouse to Cascades State Park Trail is a long gravel route across Washington, great for bikepacking or long rides. The Snoqualmie Tunnel is a must—dark, damp, and fun (bring lights). Expect wind and remote stretches, so pack water and gear. Riding over trestles and through changing landscapes keeps things interesting the whole way.

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18.5 km

Avalanche Shed in Palouse to Cascades State Park

Highlight (Segment) • Monument

This is one of several avalanche sheds that protected the railroad in the winter - and the only one still standing. Nice signboard explaining how it worked and why it was important. You will find other spots with footings and parts of sheds still up, but this is the best preserved of them all.

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21.8 km

Snoqualmie Tunnel west entrance

Highlight • Structure

Western end of a 2.5 mile tunnel under Snoqualmie Pass. Former railroad tunnel, now open April-September (depending on snow). Great adventure destination - you can cross the pass to the ski areas on the east side. Be sure to bring plenty of lights and a jacket - it's cold, slightly humid and very, very dark!

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21.9 km

Snoqualmie Tunnel

Highlight • Structure

Hike or cycle through the historic train tunnel.
Of course no trains anymore.
Closed during the winter months.

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21.9 km

Snoqualmie Tunnel

Highlight (Segment) • Structure

One instant you're riding along a mountain trail and the next you find yourself in a completely dark tunnel (expect the tiny prick of light at the end). Soak up the sounds and the cool air as you ride under a mountain - how cool is that. Just don't forget your lights and a jacket.

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26.1 km

Hyak Station

Highlight • Rest Area

The best place to stop for a rest and some food after climbing up the trail and going through the tunnel. There are restrooms, fresh water, a bike repair stand, tools and air pump and picnic tables. Oh, and a friendly sign post. If you are going from Cedar Falls to Easton, you are just over halfway there, and it's a slight downhill all the way!

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30.7 km

Snoqualmie Pass

Highlight • Mountain Pass

Snoqualmie Pass is a popular ski area, but during hiking season you will meet lots of PCT longdistance hikers in this area. The "Summit Inn" is the only place that is open in summer time for a stay. You can send packages here, but they will charge you at least 15 Dollars, even if you book a room. Just next to it, there is a small general store with basic resupply option and good pizza (they do have gas cans), a gas station, a café and a brewery. Technically, everything a hiker could need. The next outfitter is based in Cle Elum, half an hour east of here (by car).

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58.6 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

31.2 km

24.6 km

1.61 km

1.17 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

37.7 km

15.8 km

5.01 km

100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (910 m)

Lowest point (370 m)

Weather

Today

Wednesday 8 July

17°C

9°C

26 %

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Max wind speed: 9.0 km/h

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Alice Creek Campground

Palouse to Cascades State Park Trail Bridge

Avalanche Shed in Palouse to Cascades State Park

Snoqualmie Tunnel west entrance

Snoqualmie Tunnel

Snoqualmie Tunnel

Hyak Station

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