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Centennial Trail
Snohomish to Skagit County
Construction Phases
Public Works is paving on 84th (Getchell Road) April 5–21. Grinding the road is planned for the 5th–7th and paving is expected sometime between the 8th and the 12th . The exact date will be firmed up as construction progresses.
During the paving, the Centennial Trail will be affected at the crossing on 84th. Horses will not be allowed to cross the road due to the setting up of the asphalt. (horses are heavy)
Ryan Phipps of Public Works, will post signs informing of the paving at several of the trailheads: Jorgenson, Wade, Getchell, Rhododendron and the 84th crossing.
Park hours are 7:00 a.m. til dusk1.0 Entire Project (planned)
2.1 Arlington to Skagit County (not completed)
Park Features
- 17 miles of completed trail (Snohomish to Arlington)
- 6' wide paved trail parallel equestrian trail
- Picnic tables, benches
- Restrooms
Description
An enormously popular recreational trail for walking, bicycling, hiking, and horseback riding accessible to persons of all levels of physical ability. The trail provides a safe alternative transportation route and currently connects Snohomish, Lake Stevens, Arlington, and points between. The linear park also serves as a conservation corridor protecting sensitive and important natural and cultural resources. Development of the trail began in 1989 during the state's centennial, hence the name, Centennial Trail.
Trail users are invited to visit the trailhead and rest stop in the town of Machias. This facility is a replica of a railroad depot built in the late 1890s. The depot once served a rail line which today is the Centennial Trail.
The Machias Trailhead facility is available for rent. Contact the park ranger at 335-0526 for details.
Park History
The Centennial Trail is constructed on the original railway right-of-way built north of Snohomish by the Seattle, Lake Shore, and Eastern Railroad (S.L.&E.) in 1889. The S.L.&E. eventually connected Seattle north with Canada and linked Everett east with Stevens Pass. In 1892 the Sumas Branch line between Snohomish and Arlington was purchased from S.L.&E. by Northern Pacific and later sold to Burlington Northern, in 1970. Operation ceased on the Hartford- Edgecomb section in 1972 and on the Snohomish- Hartford section in 1987. To the south in King County, a section of this same abandoned S.L.&E. line has become Seattle's heavily-used Burke-Gilman Trail, and King County's Sammamish River Trail.
The railroad provided local and international mail, freight, and passenger service. It carried timber from the forests, lumber from the saw mills, and iron, copper, lead, silver, and gold from Mount Pilchuck and Monte Cristo mines. Tourists could ride in open rail cars to Monte Cristo and back for the day, winding through the steep canyons of the South Fork Stillaguamish River, or go to the Big Four Inn at the ice caves on the "Mountain Loop" to the east.
Driving Directions to Trailheads
Snohomish: Snohomish-Wenatchee exit off I-5 onto US2 in Everett. Traveling east, take the third exit (after crossing the trestle) off US2 to Snohomish; proceed to first traffic light; turn right onto Pine Street; follow Pine to the intersection of Pine and Maple Streets where the trail begins.
Pilchuck: Continue on Maple Street from the trail’s beginning in Snohomish. As you leave the city limits, Maple Street becomes Machias Road. Pilchuck Trailhead is on the right approximately 2 miles.
Machias: Continue on Machias Road past the Pilchuck Trailhead to a stop sign. Turn right and follow Machias Road to fire station. Turn left onto Division Street for 2 blocks. Turn left. Trailhead is on the right.
20th Street, Lake Stevens: From SR9 north of Frontier Village, turn right onto Hwy 92. Turn right onto Machias Road and continue south for approximately 3-1/2 miles. Turn right onto 20th Street NE. Trailhead is on the right (13205 20th Street NE). Parking for 100 cars.
Hwy 92 Overpass: From SR9 north of Frontier Village, turn right onto Hwy 92. Turn right onto 127th NE. Trailhead is on the left.
Rhododendron: 5401 107th Avenue NE Lake Stevens, WA 98258
Lake Cassidy Wetlands Park & Interpretive Center (disabled parking only): From SR9 north of Frontier Village, turn right onto 60th St NE; turn right onto 99th Ave. NE; turn left onto 54th St NE; turn left onto 105th Ave NE; follow signs to the park
A gated access road is available for local owners and disabled persons. To apply for disabled access, please submit an application form (17kb pdf document) to the parks administration office
Armar Road: From SR9 north of Frontier Village, turn left onto 108th St NE; turn right onto 67th Ave NE; continue north to just behind 152nd; trailhead is on the right.
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