Stampede Pass, Rail mountain pass in Washington, United States
Stampede Pass is a railroad crossing through the Cascade Range that stretches across 3000 meters, linking eastern and western Washington at an elevation of about 3,672 feet. The passage cuts through this mountain range and forms an important transport corridor between the two regions.
Northern Pacific Railway completed the original Stampede Tunnel in 1888, creating the first rail connection through the Cascades between eastern and western states. This breakthrough played a key role in linking regions separated by mountains.
The pass takes its name from an incident during railway construction when workers abandoned their camp. This story connects to the place and its early development.
The area is accessible only via Forest Service Road 54, which runs parallel to the rail line with unpaved conditions. Visitors should know that this mountain pass is not traversable by public automobile.
Although no public road crosses the pass, the area is served by BNSF Railway with 2 to 6 trains daily. This combination makes the place both active and difficult to reach.
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