Edward Pulaski Tunnel and Placer Creek Escape Route
Edward Pulaski Tunnel and Placer Creek Escape Route, Historic mining tunnel in Shoshone County, United States
The tunnel extends 250 feet into the mountainside, featuring thick rock walls and a narrow entrance that provided shelter during forest fires.
In 1910, Forest Service ranger Edward Pulaski led 45 firefighters through this mining tunnel, saving 39 lives from the devastating Great Fire.
The site represents early American firefighting techniques and demonstrates the evolution of forest fire management strategies in the western United States.
Visitors can reach the tunnel through a 2-mile hiking trail from the trailhead, gaining 800 feet in elevation with five bridges along the path.
The tunnel functions as both a preserved mining structure and a memorial to the firefighters who sought protection during the 1910 forest fire.
Location: Shoshone County
GPS coordinates: 47.44506,-115.85744
Latest update: September 23, 2025 14:24
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