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Not all trails need to be tough! This route offers a scenic, well-graded drive over a historic pass before dropping into the woods and entering wide-open Waunita Park. Continue north to the Town of Pitkin, then onward toward Hancock Pass, where the terrain becomes rocky but manageable. Follow the pass to the short spur that leads directly to the Alpine Tunnel. Trail starts at Old Monarch Pass off of Highway 50 & is 85 miles round trip ( 5 - 6 hours )
Take your tastebuds on an adventure & stop by the Bonton Bistro for a wide range of lunch / dinner options - found inside the historic Pitkin Hotel. Trail is easy going + family friendly.
The Alpine Tunnel was once the highest railroad tunnel in the world. At an altitude of 11,523 feet, it was the first tunnel to be built through the Continental Divide. Beyond the west portal exit of the tunnel, stood the alpine Tunnel Station, the highest railroad station in the nation; as well as a turntable, water tank, stone boarding house, and engine house that was large enough to house six engines.
Not all trails need to be tough! This route offers a scenic, well-graded drive over a historic pass before dropping into the woods and entering wide-open Waunita Park. Continue north to the Town of Pitkin, then onward toward Hancock Pass, where the terrain becomes rocky but manageable. Follow the pass to the short spur that leads directly to the Alpine Tunnel. Trail starts at Old Monarch Pass off of Highway 50 & is 85 miles round trip ( 5 - 6 hours )
Take your tastebuds on an adventure & stop by the Bonton Bistro for a wide range of lunch / dinner options - found inside the historic Pitkin Hotel. Trail is easy going + family friendly.
The Alpine Tunnel was once the highest railroad tunnel in the world. At an altitude of 11,523 feet, it was the first tunnel to be built through the Continental Divide. Beyond the west portal exit of the tunnel, stood the alpine Tunnel Station, the highest railroad station in the nation; as well as a turntable, water tank, stone boarding house, and engine house that was large enough to house six engines.