Hype:

Tusher Tunnel is an interesting geological feature. A crack in the rock has allowed water to seep in, until reaching a harder layer in rock. Where it met the harder rock, it eroded a tunnel from one side of the cliff to the other. The tunnel length is likely 25 m ( 83 ft ) or more in length, and high enough throughout to easily walk through.

This is a great roadside attraction for all, as the hike from the trailhead (with a high clearance vehicle) is less than 5 minutes.

Trailhead:

From the highway 191, north of Moab, turn off on the Blue Hills Road. This is just south of the Moab Airport, at milepost 142.8 on the west side of the highway. Follow the Blue Hills road, the junctions are as follows:

• 2.3 miles, turn left.
• 3.1 - Junction - Go left.
• 3.8 - Right
• 4.0 - Junction, go right again. From here the road deteriorates a bit, drive as far as comfortable.
• 4.8 - Road coming in on the right. Stay left.
• 4.9 - Junction, go right, with the road dropping steeply to another junction.
• 4.95 - Junction at the bottom of the hill, go right again. The road here becomes very sandy.
• 5.1 - Trailhead on the right.

Route:

From the trailhead, follow the obvious short trail to the tunnel. On the other side of the tunnel is a photogenic and interesting area to hike around and explore. This is particularly fun for families and kids.

Photos:

Maps:

Download map(s): Map 1

My History:

I visited Tusher Tunnel in the spring of 2010.

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