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 railroad traffic …

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 Denver's …

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 6.2 miles long and was the …

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 attempted to raise …

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 railroad tunnel in the...

Feb 11, 2026 · 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, former …

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 techniques …

In 1927, the Denver & Salt Lake Railroad (later merged with the Denver & Rio Grande Western) completed the Moffat Tunnel in Colorado. The six-mile bore eliminated the treacherous main line …

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 pioneer David Moffat, …

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 array of …