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This information is a public record of the 1992 NRT application and may be out of date if it has not been updated by a trail manager --
check with the trail manager for updated details before visiting.

Snohomish County Centennial Trail

City, Town, or County Rail Trail
  • Length
    7 miles
  • Elevation Gain
    --
  • Route Type
    out & back

The trail is built on the old Burlington-Northern Railroad line.

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Photo by Robert Ashworth.
Photo by Robert Ashworth.
Start of the Centennial Trail, Snohomish, Washington, following former Burlington Northern tracks. Abandoned tracks can be seen. Photo by Joe Mabel/wiki.
Start of the Centennial Trail, Snohomish, Washington, following former Burlington Northern tracks. Abandoned tracks can be seen. Photo by Joe Mabel/wiki.
Photo by Robert Ashworth.
Photo by Robert Ashworth.
  • Photo by Robert Ashworth.
  • Photo by Robert Ashworth.
  • Start of the Centennial Trail, Snohomish, Washington, following former Burlington Northern tracks. Abandoned tracks can be seen. Photo by Joe Mabel/wiki.
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Location: Urban/Suburban/Rural

  • States: Washington
  • Counties: Snohomish

An enormously popular recreational trail for walking, bicycling, hiking, and horseback riding accessible to persons of all levels of physical ability.

The trail is built on the old Burlington-Northern Railroad line. Development of the trail began in 1989 during the state's centennial, hence the name, Centennial Trail.

The trailhead and rest stop in the town of Machias is a replica of the Machias Station railroad depot built in the late 1890s which served the rail line that today is the Centennial Trail. The Machias Trailhead facility is available for rent. Contact park reservations at 425-388-6600 for details.

More than 400,000 citizens utilize the trail each year as a recreational trail and non-motorized commuter corridor. This 30-mile linear park has become one of the most valued and well-used assets in our 10,800 acre system.

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Allowed Uses:

Bicycling Dogs, on leash Equestrian Hiking/Walking Snow, cross-country skiing

Other Activities

  • Camping
  • Snow, snow play general
  • Wildlife viewing / observation

Public Contact

Marc Krandel
Snohomish County Parks and Recreation
M/S #303, 3000 Rockefeller Ave.
Everett, WA 98201
[email protected] • (425) 388-6621

Contact the trail manager for current maps and visiting details.

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  • Part of a Trail System? No
  • Surface (primary): Paved
  • Surfaces (additional): --
  • Tread Width (average): 120"
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  • Certified as an NRT
    Sep 19, 1992
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