The 26 Mile Bridge

This bridge over the Snoqualmie River was called "26 mile Bridge" as it was 26 miles from North Bend. The first crossing was just downstream about 50 yards. In 1867 it was a ford over the river and in 1883 the first wooden bridge was built for the toll road. In 1915, a new steel bridge was constructed for the new Sunset Highway. This bridge was replaced in later years with a replica of the original bridge.

There is a Yellowstone Trail marker on the west end of the bridge and on the east end the Granite mountain Lodge once stood. All that remains of the lodge is the stone foundation. To get there; Take Exit 47 on I-90 at the Bottom of Snoqualmie Pass. Follow NF-9034 to NF-5800 eastbound.