Montana is full of creepy abandoned places. One of those places is a creepy abandoned railroad tunnel located in Jefferson County near Boulder, just a short drive from Helena. Known as the Wilkes Tunnel, it s a fascinating place to explore.
Jesse Ropelato
The Wickes Tunnel is an abandoned railroad tunnel that can be tricky to find. To get there, Take I-15 to the Jefferson City exit. From there, follow Corbin Road to Wickes Road. Drive through the houses in Wickes and follow the forest service road until you get to the tunnel.
Abandoned rail tunnel, Great Northern Railway, north of Boulder in Jefferson County, Montana, 46°19′48″N 112°06′48″W, el. 6,224 feet
Montana is full of a lot of really cool places. Some roadside attractions in the state are easily accessible, but many are off the beaten path are harder to find.
The Wickes Tunnel near Boulder is definitely one of those places. A couple of years ago, I visited the abandoned Wickes Tunnel and actually drove through it during the summer. During the winter, the tunnel completely changes. Large ice columns form within the tunnel making it impossible to drive through.
According to the Ghost Towns and History of Montana Facebook page, the tunnel is also referred to as the Amazing Amazon Railroad Tunnel or the Boulder Tunnel.
Montana is full of creepy abandoned places like a railroad tunnel a short drive from Helena. Known as the Wilkes Tunnel, it's a fascinating place to explore.