Wellington
Avalanche Tragedy
State: Washington
County: King County
Founded: 1893
Abandoned: 1929
Peak Population: Railroad town
Wellington was a Great Northern Railway town. In 1910, an avalanche swept two trains off the tracks, killing 96 people - America's deadliest avalanche. The town was renamed Tye to escape the stigma. The Iron Goat Trail now passes through the ruins.
Plan Your Visit
Best Time: Summer
Difficulty: Moderate (hiking)
Time Needed: 3-4 hours
Quick Facts
- 96 killed in 1910
- Renamed to Tye
- Iron Goat Trail
Location
Address: Wellington (now Tye), WA
Coordinates: 47.75, -121.1833