Twin Tunnels landmark
Twin Tunnels landmark sits at 2,308 feet on the byway connecting Woods Creek Road near Monroe to US 97 near Peshastin, with the view facing west, directly toward sunset. The land drops 427 feet within 600 meters, giving an open look down toward the valley below. Monkey Cage Falls and Deception Falls are visible to the west and west-southwest at just under a mile, with the Deception Falls Picnic Area nearby at 0.7 mile. Alpine Falls appears farther west at 2.0 miles, while Alpine Baldy and the Beckler Peak East and Central summits rise to the west-northwest between 3.4 and 4.9 miles out, reaching elevations over 5,000 feet. The Skykomish City Ball Park is visible west at 7.7 miles. North Bend and Snoqualmie lie about 32 miles to the west-southwest, and Monroe is roughly 38 miles west-northwest. Because the overlook faces directly into the sunset direction, evening light conditions vary by season, from a 21:07 sunset in June to a 16:16 sunset in December. The next lookout along the route is Peshastin Lookout.
What you’re looking at
Named terrain inside the view from this overlook, nearest first.
- Monkey Cage Falls1,777 ftwest · 0.6 mi
- Deception Falls1,926 ftwest-southwest · 0.6 mi
- Deception Falls Picnic Area1,770 ftwest-southwest · 0.7 mi
- Alpine Falls1,446 ftwest · 2.0 mi
- Alpine Baldy5,212 ftwest-northwest · 3.4 mi
- Beckler Peak East4,990 ftwest-northwest · 4.8 mi
- Beckler Peak Central5,029 ftwest-northwest · 4.9 mi
- Skykomish City Ball Park951 ftwest · 7.7 mi
Light
This overlook faces sunset — 0° off square to it.
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Golden hour |
|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | 07:08 | 19:18 | 18:37 |
| June solstice | 05:07 | 21:07 | 20:19 |
| September equinox | 06:52 | 19:04 | 18:24 |
| December solstice | 07:51 | 16:16 | 15:23 |
Local time (America/Los_Angeles). Computed for this exact position.
Where it is
- North Bend32.0 mi west-southwest
- Snoqualmie32.8 mi west-southwest
- Monroe37.8 mi west-northwest
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How high is Twin Tunnels landmark?
Twin Tunnels landmark sits at about 2,308 feet (703 m).
What can you see from Twin Tunnels landmark?
From Twin Tunnels landmark: Monkey Cage Falls (W, 0.6 mi); Deception Falls (WSW, 0.6 mi); Deception Falls Picnic Area (WSW, 0.7 mi); Alpine Falls (W, 2.0 mi).
Is Twin Tunnels landmark better at sunrise or sunset?
Sunset. The land falls away from Twin Tunnels landmark toward the sunset, so at sunrise the light is behind you. Exact times shift through the year; the page shows the current window.
What is the nearest town to Twin Tunnels landmark?
North Bend, 32 miles WSW of Twin Tunnels landmark.
What is the next lookout after Twin Tunnels landmark?
Peshastin Lookout is the next surfaced lookout along the same route after Twin Tunnels landmark.
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Day trips start here
- Stevens Pass · 5 mi
- Snoqualmie Pass · 25 mi
- Leavenworth · 26 mi
- North Cascades · 28 mi
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