Near Tunnel Trail
See the geologic wonders of the Tunnel Trail!
Near Tunnel Trail
The view from the Tunnel Trail in Fall.
Near Tunnel Trail
Eagle Rock view won't disapoint.

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Tunnel Trail

5.0 (2 Ratings)
A short side trail off of the Weed Patch Mountain Trail with geologic features that will blow hikers away.
0.1
mi
Distance
167
ft
Gain
strenuous
Difficulty
Geologically SignificantViews

Route Details

Flatter
Steeper
0.12mi
Distance
167ft
Elevation Gain
91ft
Elevation Loss
60%
Max Grade
3,194ft
High Point
3,020ft
Low Point
Path Type
Point to Point
Description
The Tunnel Trail spurs off the Weed Patch Mountain Trail near Eagle Rock. It showcases natural stone staircases, which bring hikers up and through a tunnel created by a huge granite rock slab leaning at the base of Eagle Rock. This trail is very short, but quite technical, which is why it is only open to foot traffic. It traverses several stone features and ends at a climbing access, giving hikers legal access to the north side of Rumbling Bald for the first time.

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