Montana State Route 2 and abandoned Milwaukee Road mainline (via Pipestone Tunnel). Pipestone Pass is a mountain pass in the Rocky Mountains of Montana in the United States.

Aug 24, 2024 · A four-unit Milwaukee Road boxcab set, led by E-45A, climbs the 1.6% straightaway grade towards tunnel #11 and the summit of Pipestone Pass (east of Butte, Montana) with an eastbound freight in September of 1957. This stretch of right-of-way closely follows Montana's Highway 10 here. American-Rails.com collection.

Jan 22, 2025 · In December, Mountain West Productions posted an interesting video exploring the now trackless and fenced-off Pipestone Tunnel, a splendid abandoned tunnel in a remote location in the middle of the mountains, as if the world had forgotten about it: You can see some screenshots from this video here.

It comes to an end just before the 2,300-foot-long Pipestone Pass tunnel. The tunnel is closed to the public, but you can walk up to the entrance.

May 11, 2020 · Three primary trailheads along the 4.5-mile historical pathway—Sagebrush Flats, Lower Eagles Nest and Lions Den—offer jumping off points for adventure with looped routes that whisk visitors to spectacular viewpoints and opportunities to get knee-deep in nature.

The historic Milwaukee Railroad (Milwaukee Road) serves as the Park's backbone to meandering trails heading off in every direction. This gently sloping 4.5-mile trail extends from the forest boundary south to Pipestone Pass and the Continental Divide National Scenic Trail, passing through two tunnels and over a 600-foot steel trestle along the way.

The historic Milwaukee Railroad (Milwaukee Road) serves as the Park's backbone to meandering trails heading off in every direction. This gently sloping 4.5 mile trail extends from the Forest boundary south to Pipestone Pass and the Continental Divide National Scenic Trail, passing through two tunnels and over a 600-foot steel trestle along the way.

Dec 26, 2024 · Montana's Milwaukee Road isn't just about history; it's also about breathtaking landscapes. These scenic spots offer a chance to connect with nature. Pipestone Pass This mountain pass offers panoramic views of the Rockies. It's a great place for a picnic or a leisurely hike. Lolo National Forest

Milwaukee Road Rail-Trail (Thompson Park) spans 4.3 from Janney Rd. (Butte) to Pipestone Pass, MT-2 (Butte). View amenities, descriptions, reviews, photos, itineraries, and directions on TrailLink.

The Milwaukee Road was the third railroad to connect the Midwest to the Northwest. It followed the Great Northern (crossing the Continental Divide at Steven’s Pass to Seattle) and the Northern Pacific (crossing at Stampede Pass to Tacoma).