Heybrook Ridge

Map of Heybrook Ridge Trail Plan 2018

Park Description

Snohomish County Parks and Recreation is working closely with the 'Friends of Heybrook Ridge' to develop and maintain this 143-acre property. In accordance with Protective Covenants set forth in the property purchase and sales agreement, the park will be developed for the purposes of forest protection, environmental education and passive recreation.

PHASE 2

Parks staff are working on Phase 2 of site development which is focused on lower accessible trail development and a trail connection to the 10-acre park parcel that is southwest of the main park property, referred to as the “Annex.”


Updated 10/13/23

  1. Project Updates
  2. Project Description

Current Status

  • Permitting documents submitted
  • 90% design in progress for submittal for permits and preparation for public construction contract bid
  • Completed critical areas study and geotechnical report
  • Completed Cultural resources addendum
  • Environmental assessment under review with WA State Recreation and Conservation Office (RCO) and National Park Service

What's Next?

  • Submit revised permitting documents
  • Submit revised Environmental assessment to RCO
  • Review of 90% design documents

Overview

  1. Background
  2. Previously Completed Work

The Heybrook Ridge Recreation Management Plan (RMP) is complete and provides an adaptive management tool for construction and maintenance of trails and other passive recreation elements within the Park. Using an adaptive management strategy, the RMP will allow for future flexibility. As new information and/or opportunities become available, the plan may be modified to avoid ecologically sensitive areas, erosion-prone slopes, user conflicts and/or other unforeseen site conditions. Modifications and/or additions may also occur to enhance the park's recreational experience. Existing habitat and ecological conditions were inventoried and evaluated as part of the recreation planning process; however, the RMP does not include detailed recommendations for vegetation and/or habitat management.  Additional planning for vegetation and habitat management will be conducted as future needs and/or opportunities arise.


Snohomish County Parks has implemented Phase 1 of the Trail Construction project which consists of a 1.6-mile moderate hiking trail with an elevation gain of approximately 760 feet. The phase 1 trail ends on the south side of the ridge in a previously logged area with great views of Bridal Veil Falls, Mt. Index, and the surrounding Skykomish valley. Future development phases may include a lower accessible loop trail and a trail that connects to the Heybrook Lookout trail. These future phases will be dependent on funding.

Project Contact

Emily Griffith, Senior Park Planner

6705 Puget Park Drive

Snohomish, WA 98296

emily.griffith@snoco.org 

(425) 388-6620