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  • Cascade Tunnel Closure on the Wenatchee River Ranger District

    This Order prohibits entry to the old Cascade Tunnel which has been deemed unsafe. 

Alert Start Date: October 5, 2012

Alert End Date: N/A

Order Number: 06-17-2012-797

Associated Documents

Forest Order

PROHIBITIONS

For the purposes of this order, it is prohibited to enter or be within the Cascade Tunnel or entrance on the east end. Located in T 26 N, R 14 E.

BACKGROUND/NEED

The old Cascade Tunnel is no longer in use by the railroad system and has suffered structural damage due to time and weather over the past several decades. The tunnel is deemed unsafe for entry at this time. 

Contact Name:

Wenatchee River Ranger District

Contact Number:

(509) 548-2550

Last updated September 22, 2025