Railroad Tunnel-South Portal

The Eagle Rock Tunnel, completed in 1896, measures 200 feet in length and is curved to accommodate the Sevier River on the south end. The vaulted rock ceiling is reinforced on each end with wood cribbing that extends into the tunnel approximately 60 feet on the North entrance and 20 feet on the South entrance and is approximately 25 feet in height. The portals are supported by milled boards and the north entrance has subsequently been reinforced with rock, concrete, and wood materials. Metal sheeting was applied to the top of each portal to function as cinder guards. At present, portions of the rock ceiling at mid-tunnel have fallen onto the railroad grade, yet smoke stains can still be observed on the ceiling of the tunnel. Remains of signal posts that were part of the railroad operation can be seen at each end of the tunnel. It was originally planned to include the tunnel as part of the Bike Path but this was not feasible due to the cost and the loss of historic value in order to retrofit the tunnel to safe standards.