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Snoqualmie Tunnel – "The Seals" loop from Hyak

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Snoqualmie Tunnel – "The Seals" loop from Hyak

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Snoqualmie Tunnel – "The Seals" loop from Hyak

03:35

38.0km

190m

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: March 24, 2026

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Palouse to Cascades State Park

Mount Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest

Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest

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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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701 m

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 …

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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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7.71 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 …

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26.6 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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30.1 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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31.0 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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38.0 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

37.8 km

175 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

37.6 km

255 m

114 m

Elevation

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Highest point (790 m)

Lowest point (720 m)

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Monday 25 May

16°C

3°C

87 %

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Snoqualmie Tunnel – "The Seals" loop from Hyak

Hyak Station

Snoqualmie Tunnel

Snoqualmie Tunnel

Snoqualmie Tunnel west entrance

Avalanche Shed in Palouse to Cascades State Park

Palouse to Cascades State Park Trail

Gravel Road by Lake Keechelus

"The Seals"

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