Snoqualmie Tunnel – Keechelus Lake loop from Hyak

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Snoqualmie Tunnel – Keechelus Lake loop from Hyak

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Snoqualmie Tunnel – Keechelus Lake loop from Hyak

02:53

32.2km

130m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. 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: October 1, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 10.7 km for 92 m

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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175 m

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, …

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695 m

Snoqualmie Tunnel

Highlight • Structure

The tunnel is a part of the former railroad system that is the Palouse to Cascades State Park Trail. It is close to the former train station of Hyak. If …

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4.29 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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4.37 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 …

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10.4 km

Keechelus Lake

Highlight • Lake

Very beautiful lake with stunning views. With more time exploring the environment would be possible

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20.7 km

Palouse to Cascades State Park Trail

Highlight • Trail

The Palouse to Cascades State Park Trail will lead you along former railway tracks over 250 miles from North Bend to the border of Idaho. It shows you the diversity …

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24.2 km

Gravel Road by Lake Keechelus

Highlight • Trail

Enjoy the solitude. As Interstate 90 roars along loudly on the far shore of Lake Keechelus, you will be able to enjoy peace and relative quiet on this shore. The …

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25.1 km

"The Seals"

Highlight • Lake

Unfortunately there are no real seals in Keechelus Lake. Still, locals refer to the wooden stumbs as "The Seals". And if you do not look too close, you might imagine …

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32.2 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

30.6 km

1.21 km

175 m

173 m

Surfaces

26.6 km