The Moffat Tunnel is a railroad and water tunnel that cuts through the Continental Divide in north-central Colorado. Named after Colorado railroad pioneer David Moffat, the tunnel's first official …

The Moffat Tunnel was, in many ways, David Moffat's gift to the state of Colorado. It provided a faster, safer, and more economical passage through the Rockies, solidifying Denver's status …

May 6, 2025 · The Moffat Tunnel, completed in 1928, is a 6.2-mile-long rail tunnel that cuts through the Continental Divide at over 9,200 feet above sea level. It's the highest operating …

Dec 19, 2020 · Built from 1923 to 1928 to eliminate the very costly and dangerous “Hell Hill” that the Denver & Salt Lake Railroad went over at Rollins Pass elevation of 11,663 ft. The tunnel is …

When it was built in 1928, the Moffat Tunnel was the largest railroad tunnel in the Western Hemisphere at 6.2 miles. It is named in honor of David Moffat, a local railroad pioneer who …

Nov 1, 2024 · The 100-year-old, 6.2-mile-long Moffat Tunnel cuts through the Continental Divide at 9,239 feet above sea level. Created to provide an important east-to-west connection from …

3 days ago · Explore our detailed, annotated map of the Rollins Pass and Moffat Tunnel corridor. Compiled by B. Travis Wright of Preserve Rollins Pass, the map highlights notable landmarks, …

The 6.2 mile Moffat Tunnel in the Rocky Mountains was not only the largest railroad tunnel in the Western Hemisphere when completed, but it also demonstrated new tunnel construction …

In February of 1928 the Moffat Tunnel was completed. The 6.2 mile railroad tunnel that passes under the Continental Divide, connects Gilpin and Grand counties, and made available an …

At 9,200 feet, the 6.3 mile-long Moffat Tunnel is the highest railroad tunnel in the United States and the highest point on Amtrak’s national network. It connects Gilpin and Grand counties and …