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 …

Feb 27, 2025 · 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 …

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 …

Dec 9, 2025 · 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, …

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 …

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 …

May 5, 2025 · 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 …

Overview The Moffat Tunnel is a railroad passageway and water tunnel spanning 6.2 miles at over 9,200 ft. above sea level, buried underneath the peaks of the Rocky Mountains. Its …

Without a doubt, one of the great railfan sites in Colorado would be the Moffat Tunnel. It's six mile length through the continental divide bypassed 27 miles of difficult railroad, some above …

Nov 6, 2023 · he Moffat Tunnel is a famous railroad and water tunnel that cuts through the Continental Divide in north-central Colorado, west of Denver. Named for Colorado railroad …